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Athenian Democracy (Lancaster Pamphlets in Ancient History) 2nd Edition

by John Thorley (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 9 ratings
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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.

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  1. ISBN-10
    041531934X
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0415319348
  3. Edition
    2nd
  4. Publication date
    September 2, 2004
  5. Part of series
    Lancaster Pamphlets in Ancient History
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    5.08 x 0.26 x 7.8 inches
  8. Print length
    112 pages
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'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

About the Author

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.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 2nd edition (September 2, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 041531934X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0415319348
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.08 x 0.26 x 7.8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 9 ratings

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Short, condensed and easy to be read, it includes the presentation of the most important institutions of Athens. That is enough to understand something about Athens and to understand what a democracy means, but if you want to check in depth you need to continue your search.
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The perfect guide to the subject on the cover.
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