Democracy and the Athenians
The playlist brings together five courses on the history of Athenian democracy, perfect for those studying the 'Democracy and the Athenians' option for OCR A Level Classical Civilization.
What this playlist includes:
31 lectures across 5 courses.
All resources designed and delivered by university academics and researchers.
Courses and Lectures
1. Democracy and the Athenians
Prof. Paul Cartledge
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
1.1. The Origins of Democracy – 08:23
1.2. Ancient vs. Modern Democracy – 11:32
1.3. The Assembly – 06:31
1.4. The Law Courts – 07:15
1.5. Referendums – 06:45
1.6. The Future of Democracy – 08:02
2. Democracy and the Athenians
Prof. Robin Osborne
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
2.1. Solon – 10:15
2.2. Cleisthenes – 10:50
2.3. Radical Democracy – 10:11
2.4. The Assembly and Political Leadership – 13:18
2.5. Mass Participation and Political Expertise – 08:23
2.6. Law-Courts – 10:09
2.7. The Strength of Athenian Democracy – 11:28
3. Democracy and the Athenians: Solon
Prof. Hans van Wees
UCL
UCL
3.1. Attica in 600 BC – 08:41
3.2. The Exploitation of Land and Labour – 10:19
3.3. The Debt Crisis – 10:01
3.4. Reform of Law and Justice – 07:44
3.5. Political Classes and Political Reforms – 08:27
3.6. Conclusion: Solon and Democracy – 07:30
4. Democracy and the Athenians: Cleisthenes
Dr Tom Hooper
Institute of Classical Studies, London
Institute of Classical Studies, London
4.1. Historical Background – 09:32
4.2. Reform or Revolution? – 09:26
4.3. The Tribes and Demes – 09:50
4.4. The Council of 500 – 09:40
4.5. Empowering the People – 11:45
4.6. The Legacy of Cleisthenes – 10:33
5. Democracy and the Athenians: 5th Century
Prof. Edward Harris
Durham University
Durham University
5.1. Background – 10:47
5.2. When does Democracy Start? Part I: Dēmokratia a... – 11:19
5.3. When does Democracy Start? Part II: From Solon ... – 23:34
5.4. Council and Assembly – 11:27
5.5. Debate in the Assembly – 12:55
5.6. Athenian Democracy: What Went Wrong? – 11:45
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