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euergetism: a standalone construct

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the practice in Greek and Roman cities of wealthy individuals funding public goods, games and buildings in exchange for honor.

In classics, euergetism refers to the practice in Greek and Roman cities of wealthy individuals funding public goods, games and buildings in exchange for honor. This meaning comes from Veyne (1976) in Le pain et le cirque.[1]

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References

Veyne, P. (1976). Le pain et le cirque. Seuil. ISBN 9782020045070

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