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This document discusses the notion that after the death of Pericles, Athens experienced a division between military generals who could be held accountable, and politicians/orators who were "unofficial" and unaccountable. The author argues this view is incorrect and provides evidence against it. Many influential post-Pericles politicians like Cleon and Hyperbolus did hold offices, including generalship, and could thus face scrutiny and impeachment like generals. The author assembles a list of major post-Peri

Author

Zuzanna Dębicka

Language

EN