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The concept of kinship is at the heart of understanding the structure of ancient Athenian society and the lives of its citizens. Drawing on epigraphic, literary, and archaeological sources, Kinship in Ancient Athens explores interactions between kin across a range of social contexts, from family life to legal matters, politics, and more.

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- Note to the Reader -- Abbreviations -- Maps -- General Introduction -- PART I Political Institutions -- Introduction to Part I -- 1 Athenian Citizenship: The Descent Group and the Alternatives -- 2 How Did the Athenian Ecclesia Vote? -- 3 Aristotle, the Kleroteria, and the Courts -- 4 Jury Pay and Assembly Pay at Athens -- 5 Capital Punishment -- PART II Political Activity -- Introduction to Part II -- 6 Athenian Demagogues -- 7 Political Activity in Classical Athens -- 8 Competitive Festivals and the Polis: A Context for Dramatic Festivals at Athens -- 9 Public and Private Interests in Classical Athens -- PART III Moments in History -- Introduction to Part III -- 10 How a Political Myth Takes Shape: Solon, 'Founding Father' of the Athenian Democracy -- 11 The Athenian Revolution of 508/7 B.C.: Violence, Authority, and the Origins of Democracy -- 12 Cleisthenes and Attica -- 13 Ephialtes, Eisangelia, and the Council -- PART IV A View of Democracy -- Introduction to Part IV -- 14 The Greeks: The Political Revolution in World History -- Intellectual Chronology -- Guide to Further Reading -- Bibliography -- Index