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Ancient Greek Democracy

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The book Ancient Greek Democracy delves into the origins, development, and functioning of democratic systems in ancient Greece, primarily focusing on Athens. It explores the political, social, and cultural contexts that fostered democracy, examining influential figures, events, and ideas that shaped it. This historical analysis offers insights into how democracy was practised and its lasting impact on contemporary political systems.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by the development and functioning of early democratic systems. This historical exploration offers a deep dive into the political innovations and societal structures of ancient Greece, making it appealing for anyone interested in understanding the roots of modern democratic ideals.

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This book invites readers to join in a fresh and extensive investigation of one of Ancient Greecea s greatest inventions: democratic government. aeo Provides an accessible, up--to--date survey of vital issues in Greek democracy. aeo Covers democracya s origins, growth and essential nature. aeo Raises questions of continuing interest.

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Democracy is one of the greatest inventions of the ancient Greeks. This book invites readers to investigate the phenomenon of ancient Greek democracy for themselves, from its earliest roots in the archaic period to its appearance and development in Athens.

The book comprises six chapters, presenting questions of continuing interest and controversy. Each chapter encourages readers to engage with ancient texts in translation and to see how contemporary classical scholars have gained insights from them. Each chapter can be used as a self-contained unit to explore a particular aspect of ancient democratic government.

Taken as a whole, the book provides readers with an extensive overview of ancient Greek democracy and the current state of its study. For ease of use, the book contains maps, a glossary, and an index.

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  • Ancient Greek Democracy
    Democracy is one of the greatest inventions of the ancient Greeks. This book invites readers to investigate the phenomenon of ancient Greek democracy for themselves, from its earliest roots in the archaic period to its appearance and development in Athens. The book comprises six chapters, presenting questions of continuing interest and controversy. Each chapter encourages readers to engage with ancient...
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Ancient Greek Democracy is praised for its ability to illuminate democracy through well-curated readings that expand the reader's understanding. It serves as an effective sourcebook and reader, offering a well-structured and accessible introduction to ancient democracy.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780631233947

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 June 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

  • Edited by Eric W. Robinson
  • Edited by Eric W. Robinson

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 172.0mm

Height: 247.0mm

Weight: 644g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Eric W. Robinson is Associate Professor of History and the Classics at Harvard University, where he has received the Roslyn Abramson Award for excellence in teaching. He is the author of The First Democracies: Early Popular Government Outside Athens (1997). He has also co-edited with Vanessa Gorman Oikistes: Studies in Constitutions, Colonies, and Military Power in the Ancient World Offered in Honor of A. J. Graham (2002).

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