Athenian Democracy / Edition 2

by John Thorley

Overview

Thorley outlines the development and operation of Athenian democracy to the end of the 5th century BC examining such issues as the prelude to democracy, the emergence of a democratic system, and the way the systems worked in practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	2900415319347
Publication date:	09/02/2004
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.23(d)

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.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Prelude to Democracy. The Democratic Dystem: Kleisthenes' Reforms. The Democratic System: Later Reforms. The System in Practice: An Overview.

Editorial Reviews

'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

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