Athenian Democracy Paperback / softback
by A. H. M. Jones
Paperback / softback
Description
Was ancient Athens the "cradle of democracy" or, as many have charged, a society based on slave labor and ruled by an irresponsible mob of idlers who would neither fight nor pay taxes?
In this classic work, one of the twentieth century's most distinguished ancient historians provides a succinct and elegant appraisal of Athenian democracy's merits and short-coming. Relying almost exclusively on close and careful analysis of primary sources, A.
H. M. Jones examines the economic, social, and governmental structues that formed the basis of democracy in Athens.
He also discusses the criticisms leveled against Athenian society by its own philosophers, histroians, and statemen.
Athenian Democracy remains an indispensable resource for anyone with an interest in classical Athenian society.
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Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:208 pages
- Publisher:Johns Hopkins University Press
- Publication Date:27/10/1986
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- ISBN:9780801833809
Information
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Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:208 pages
- Publisher:Johns Hopkins University Press
- Publication Date:27/10/1986
- Category:
- ISBN:9780801833809