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Democracy in Classical Athens (Classical World Series) - Softcover

Carey, Christopher

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9781853995354: Democracy in Classical Athens (Classical World Series)
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Publisher: Bristol Classical Press, 2000

Synopsis

For two centuries classical Athens enjoyed almost uninterrupted democratic government. This was not a parliamentary democracy of the modern sort but a direct democracy in which all citizens were free to participate in the business of government. Throughout this period Athens was a cultural centre of Greece and one of the major Greek powers. This book traces the development and operation of the political systems and explores its underlying principles. Christopher Carey assesses the ancient sources of the history of Athenian democracy an evaluates criticisms of the system, ancient and modern. He also provides a virtual tour of the political cityscape of ancient Athens, describing the main political sites and structures, including the theatre.

Aimed at the general reader, as well as students at school and undergraduate level, this second edition is a generously illustrated and concise guide to a political system that continues to capture the modern imagination.

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About the Author

Christopher Carey is Professor of Classics, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK. Previous publications include Trials from Classical Athens (1997).

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Publisher
Bristol Classical Press
Publication date
2000
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1853995355
ISBN 13 
9781853995354
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
104
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