Book 3 Chapter 17: The Omnipotence of the State. The Ancients Knew Nothing of Individual Liberty.

from The Ancient City, by Fustel de Coulanges · host Christopher Anadale

Individual liberty was unknown in the ancient cities. The religious roots of the state gave it absolute authority over all areas of life.---Based on: https://youtu.be/9SgQR6dBURs

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