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Democracy in Classical Athens (Classical World),Used
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For two centuries classical Athens enjoyed almost uninterrupted democratic government. This was not a parliamentary democracy of the modern sort but a direct democracy in which all citizens were free to participate in the business of government. Throughout this period Athens was the cultural centre of Greece and one of the major Greek powers. This book traces the development and operation of the political system and explores its underlying principles. Christopher Carey assesses the ancient sources of the history of Athenian democracy and evaluates criticisms of the system, ancient and modern. He also provides a virtual tour of the political cityscape of ancient Athens, describing the main political sites and structures, including the theatre.With a new chapter covering religion in the democratic city, this second edition benefits from updates throughout that incorporate the latest research and recent archaeological findings in Athens. A clearer structure and layout make the book more accessible to students, as do extra images and maps along with a timeline of key events.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Democracy in Classical Athens'? A: The book focuses on the development and operation of the democratic system in classical Athens, detailing how it functioned as a direct democracy where citizens actively participated in governance.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Democracy in Classical Athens' is Christopher Carey, a scholar with expertise in ancient Greek history.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features include a comprehensive exploration of Athenian democracy, updates with the latest research, a new chapter on religion in the democratic city, images, maps, and a timeline of key events.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on January 12, 2017.
- Q: How many pages does 'Democracy in Classical Athens' have? A: The book contains 200 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, the book has been structured for accessibility, making it suitable for students studying ancient Greek history and democracy.
- Q: Does the book include updated research? A: Yes, the second edition incorporates recent archaeological findings and updates throughout to reflect the latest research on Athenian democracy.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers the political system of Athens, ancient sources related to Athenian democracy, criticisms of the system, and descriptions of key political sites.
- Q: Is 'Democracy in Classical Athens' a first edition book? A: No, this is the second edition of the book, which includes additional content and improvements from the first edition.