| Athenian Democracy Contributor(s): Thorley, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415319331 ISBN-13: 9780415319331 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2004 Annotation: The 5th century BC witnessed not only the emergence of one of the first democracies but also the Persian and the Peloponnesian Wars. John Thorley provides a concise analysis of the development and operation of Athenian democracy against this backdrop. Taking into account both primary source material and the work of modern historians, "Athenian Democracy" examines: - The Prelude to democracy - How the democatic system emerged - How this system worked in practice - The efficiency of this system of government - The success of Athenian democracy Including a useful Chronology and Bibliography, this second edition has been updated to take into account recent research. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - Greece - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Democracy |
| Dewey: 320.438 |
| Series: Lancaster Pamphlets in Ancient History |
| Physical Information: 0.55" H x 5.54" W x 8.74" (0.56 lbs) 112 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Greece |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The fifth century BC witnessed not only the emergence of one of the first democracies, but also the Persian and the Peloponnesian Wars. John Thorley provides a concise analysis of the development and operation of Athenian democracy against this backdrop. Taking into account both primary source material and the work of modern historians, Athenian Democracy examines:
Including a useful chronology and blibliography, this second edition has been updated to take into account recent research. |