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Athenian Democracy (Lancaster Pamphlets in Ancient History)
Athenian Democracy - Lancaster Pamphlets in Ancient History
Author: John Thorley
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, Athe...  more » examines:

* the prelude to democracy

* how the democractic 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 blibliography, this second edition has been updated to take into account recent research.
ISBN-13: 9780415319348
ISBN-10: 041531934X
Publication Date: 10/28/2004
Pages: 112
Edition: 2
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Publisher: Routledge
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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