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minus-squareNigelFrobisher@aussie.zonelinkfedilinkarrow-up3·3 days agoAlso, the “citizens” were a small number of wealthy men who owned slaves and they could hold votes in a room.
minus-squareOfCourseNot@fedia.iolinkfedilinkarrow-up1·3 days agoNot exactly. Citizenship, in this context of ancient Athens, did exclude women and slaves, but wasn’t related to wealth or land ownership. Basically, it was tied to the obligation of military service.
Also, the “citizens” were a small number of wealthy men who owned slaves and they could hold votes in a room.
Not exactly. Citizenship, in this context of ancient Athens, did exclude women and slaves, but wasn’t related to wealth or land ownership. Basically, it was tied to the obligation of military service.