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Ancient Greece: In the ancient Greece of legendary
Thebes, the king has absolute power.
Rulers are in constant danger from assassination
attempts and coups.
1940s: France is invaded by Nazi Germany; a
puppet government is set up to rule over the
French people. A Resistance movement forms to
undermine the Nazis and their collaborators.
Today: France is a stable democracy.
Ancient Greece: Women hold inferior positions
in society, remaining in separate quarters in the
household. They are expected to follow their
father’s or husband’s rules, and...
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