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The Fall of Athens

The Ancients

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The Erosion of Athenian Confidence and Democracy

This chapter explores the impact of Athens' military failures in 415 BC, leading to disillusionment with democracy and rising political discontent. It examines the reforms aimed at improving decision-making and the decline of Athenian self-perception as a once-dominant power.

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