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Apr 2023
39m 42s

Competition, Tyranny, and the Birth of A...

Wondery / Patrick Wyman
About this episode
Archaic Greece went through some of the most explosive and rapid transformations of any ancient society, but why? What stands out the most is the intense strand of competition running through every aspect of society, from athletics to the economy to politics. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that S ... Show More
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