Athenian Democracy

John Thorley

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Routledge
02 September 2004

History; European history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Political ideologies

Series: Lancaster Pamphlets in Ancient History

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.

By: John Thorley
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 154g
ISBN: 9780415319348
ISBN 10: 041531934X
Series: Lancaster Pamphlets in Ancient History
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 02 September 2004
Audience: General/trade , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Children's (6-12)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

Reviews for Athenian Democracy

'Athenian Democracy represents a thought-provoking, challenging text which has aided my own knowledge and understanding about this particular period in history and I would have no hesitation in recommending John Thorley's work to others.' - SATHHistory Teaching Review