Rule of Pericles (Archonship) (jan 1, 461 BC – jan 1, 429 BC)
Description:
The main idea of the Pericles statement is thevalue of democracy. This meant that ordinary Athenian citizens were paid by the state to participate in public affairs. Previously, only the wealthy could afford the time to participate in politics.
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Date:
jan 1, 461 BC
jan 1, 429 BC
~ 32 years