The dawn of Democracy

[Epictetus]

We intend on revealing the roots of our modern civilisation and trace them back to their true sources........not secondary sources.

Well, that’s great. I’m all for historical research. But the problem is the article cites secondary sources. For instance, this seems quite interesting (and very specific and certain):

At every stage, the assemblies appear to have been lively places, with participants openly pointing out the contradictions and inconsistencies in their opponent’s argument. When all of the participants had been given a chance to state their case at least once, the proceedings ended before debate became cyclical, emotional or counterproductive.

But unfortunately the works cited were published in 1970 and 1976. (One of these works appears to be an “essay.â€