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| | Hope College IDS 171 Timelines: Athens |
 | | But at the same time, the polis created a strong sense of identity among the people of the city-state, particularly the men, who were deeply involved in every aspect of city life, from its military defense to the creation of its laws. |
 | | The reason why we are studying classical Athens from about 500 to 350 BC is because this city-state culturally outperformed all of its competitors. |
 | | In 508 BC, the Athenian Cleisthenes ended tyrannical rule and installed a democracy that was, with a few interruptions, to last until 338 BC, and which enjoyed its greatest days under the statesman Pericles. |
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