The Athenian Citizen by Mabel Lang

The Athenian Citizen by Mabel Lang

A concise introduction to the workings of ancient democracy, The Athenian Citizen has been a bestseller since the original edition was first published almost 60 years ago by Mabel Lang. Using archaeological evidence from excavations at the heart of ancient Athens, this volume shows how tribal identity was central to all aspects of civic life, guiding the reader through the duties of citizenship as soldier in times of war and as juror during the peace. The checks and balances that protected Athenian society from tyrants, such as legal assassination and ostracism, are described. Selected inscriptions are illustrated and discussed, as are ingenious devices such as allotment machines and water clocks, which ensured fairness in the courts. The book ends with some of the lasting products of classical administration: the silver coins accepted around the known world and the standard weights and measures that continue to protect the consumer from unscrupulous merchants. Illustrated entirely in colour, with updates and revisions by the current director of excavations at the Agora, this edition of an acknowledged classic will inform and fascinate visitors and students for many years to come.

.. This little volume is everything an Agora Picture Book should be: concise but informative, easy to read (and to carry), and ... pretty.
Stephanie Larson, BMCR 2005.08.12

Mabel Lang (1917-2010) was the Katharine E. McBride Professor Emeritus and Paul Shorey Professor Emeritus of Greek at Bryn Mawr College. She authored or coauthored nine books published by the ASCSA.

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ISBN 13	9780876616420
ISBN 10	0876616422
Title	The Athenian Citizen
Author	Mabel Lang
Series	Agora Picture Book
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Year published	2004-05-01
Number of pages	32
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.