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Athenian Democracy

2nd Edition

By John Thorley

Published September 2nd 2004 by Routledge – 112 pages

Series: Lancaster Pamphlets in Ancient History

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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:

* 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.

Contents

Introduction Prelude to democracy The democratic system: Kleisthenes' reforms The democratic system: later reforms The system in practice An overview Bibliography

Author Bio

John Thorley is recently retired and was formerly a Professor teaching within the departments of Teaching and Education Studies, In-Service Education and History at the Charlotte Mason College, Lancaster University.

Name: Athenian Democracy: 2nd Edition (Paperback) – Routledge 
Description: By 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...
Categories: Political History, Classical Studies, Greek History & Culture