The Athenians made mistakes. Which governmental system has … - Moses I. Finley

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The Athenians made mistakes. Which governmental system has not? The familiar game of condemning Athens for not having lived to some ideal of perfection is a stultifying approach.

Moses I. Finley

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About Moses I. Finley

Sir Moses I. Finley CBE FBA (May 20, 1912 – June 23, 1986) was an American and English classical scholar.

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Birth Name: Moses Israel Finkelstein

Native Name: Moses Finley

Alternative Names: Sir Moses Israel Finley

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