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The Athenian Revolution

- Essays on Ancient Greek Democracy and Political Theory

About The Athenian Revolution

Where did "democracy" come from, and what was its original form and meaning? The author shows that this "power of the people" crystallized in a revolutionary uprising by the ordinary citizens of Athens in 508-507 BC. He also examines the consequences of the development of direct democracy for dissident Athenian intellectuals.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780691001906
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 224
  • Published:
  • January 2, 1999
  • Dimensions:
  • 235x159x15 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 368 g.
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Expected delivery: January 26, 2025
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Description of The Athenian Revolution

Where did "democracy" come from, and what was its original form and meaning? The author shows that this "power of the people" crystallized in a revolutionary uprising by the ordinary citizens of Athens in 508-507 BC. He also examines the consequences of the development of direct democracy for dissident Athenian intellectuals.

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