The Rise of Athens - From Draco to Peisistratus - Lecture 11

This introductory lecture traces Athens’ political and social development from the Code of Draco and Solon’s reforms through Peisistratus’ tyranny. It considers how social unrest, economic measures, and political change shaped the Athenian polis.

Syllabus

- Chapter 1. The Code of Draco; Athenian Colonies
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- Chapter 2. Crises and the Rise of Athens and Solon as Sole Archon
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- Chapter 3. Choosing Solon
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- Chapter 4. Solon's Economic and Social Measures
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- Chapter 5. Solon's Political Measures
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- Chapter 6. Dissatisfaction and Years of Anarchy
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- Chapter 7. Peisistratus, the Very Special Tyrant
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