Plutarch and Athenian Politics: Classical Democracy through the Eyes of a Roman-Era Statesman

Project
The research project is dedicated to the study of Plutarch’s *Lives* as a source on the political dynamics of Athenian democracy in the 5th century BC, with particular attention to phenomena such as demagoguery and political factions.

Overview

Contributor

GIUNTA Roberta   Scientific Manager  

Leading department

Term type

INTLI - Finanziamenti internazionali

Financier

Gerda Henkel Stiftung

Partner

Università di Napoli L'Orientale

Date/time interval

September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027

Project duration

12 months

Research