

027 The Democracy of Kleisthenes
18 snips Dec 26, 2016
The podcast discusses the political struggle between Isagoras and Cleisthenes in ancient Athens, Cleisthenes' radical democratic reforms, including gerrymandering and reorganization of tribes, the practice of ostracism, Athenian delegation's encounter with Persian authority, struggle for power and alliance dynamics in Ancient Greece, and the legacy of Cleisthenes in Athenian democracy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Radical Reforms of Cleisthenes in Ancient Athens
02:44 • 24min
Exploring the Practice of Ostracism in Ancient Athens
26:19 • 2min
Cleisthenes' Reforms and the Rise of Athenian Democracy
28:28 • 5min
Athenian Delegation's Encounter with Persian Authority
33:19 • 2min
Struggle for Power and Alliance Dynamics in Ancient Greece
35:40 • 12min
The Legacy of Cleisthenes and the Evolution of the Peloponnesian League
47:34 • 3min
Encouraging Support and Musical Feature
50:40 • 3min