Ancient Greek democracy: readings and sources

This book invites readers to join in a fresh and extensive investigation of one of Ancient Greece’s greatest inventions: democratic government.

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• Provides an accessible, up-to-date survey of vital issues in Greek democracy.
  
• Covers democracy’s origins, growth and essential nature.
  
• Raises questions of continuing interest.
  
• Combines ancient texts in translation and recent scholarly articles.
  
• Invites the reader into a process of historical investigation.
  
• Contains maps, a glossary and an index.