VoB OPINION: Where Are the Clives of Byron?

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Voice of Byron Opinion 

by Nicqui Yazdi



IN THE sixth and seventh century BC things changed in Ancient Greece, from the total disconnect between the aristocrats and the common people, where the common people rose up and made the wealthy become more altruistic. They were publicly shamed if they displayed their wealth, and were forced to spend their money on public buildings, supporting community initiatives and services and not displaying any visibly outward signs of their wealth, including having to dress exactly the same as the common people.

 

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