The Regime Of Demetrius Of Phalerum In Athens 317 307 Bce
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The Regime of Demetrius of Phalerum in Athens, 317-307 BCE
Author | : Lara O'Sullivan |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 356 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9004178880 |
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Erudite and urbane, a scion of the Peripatos, Demetrius of Phalerum dominated Athenian political life for a decade (317-307 B.C.E.) with Macedonian support. Viewed by some as the embodiment of the longed-for 'philosopher-king', Demetrius has been seen a test case for the interplay of philosophical training and political praxis in antiquity. This book, through a close re-examination of the fragmentary and diffuse testimonia for Demetrius decade, argues that such a view misunderstands his legislative, constitutional and financial reforms, which should rather be seen within the context of Macedonian suzerainty, Athenian self-interest, and contemporary social changes. Such a context also affords a better understanding of the dynamic relations between the Macedonian generals and the preeminent Greek city at the dawn of the Hellenistic era.