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Ancient Greek Democracy Readings and Sources

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ISBN-10: 0631233946

ISBN-13: 9780631233947

Edition: 2004

Authors: Eric W. Robinson

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Democracy is one of the greatest inventions of the ancient Greeks. This book invites readers to investigate the phenomenon of ancient Greek democracy for themselves, from its earliest roots in the archaic period to its appearance and development in Athens. The book is comprised of six chapters, presenting questions of continuing interest and controversy. Each one encourages readers to engage with ancient texts in translation and to see how contemporary classical scholars have gained insights from them. Each can be used as a self-contained unit to explore a particular aspect of ancient democratic government. Taken as a whole, the book provides readers with an extensive overview of ancient…    
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List price: $71.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/8/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 6.78" wide x 9.72" long x 1.02" tall
Weight: 1.386
Language: English

Preface
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Map 1
Map 2. Ancient Greek Democracy: A Brief Introduction
Prelude To Democracy: Political Thought In Early Greek Texts: Introduction
Sources Homer, Iliad I.1-305, 2.1-282
Homer, Odyssey 2.1-259
Hesiod, Theogony lines 81-97 And Works And Days lines 213-275
Readings
Homer And The Beginning Of Political Thought In Greece:
Commentary On Raaflaub: Lowell Edmunds
The Strong Principle Of Equality And The Archaic Origins Of Greek Democracy:
The Beginnings Of The Athenian Democracy: Who Freed Athens? Introduction
Sources Aristotle, Ath. Pol. 5-12 Herodotus, 5.62-78 Thucydides, 6.53-59 Aristotle, Ath. Pol. 18-22 Aristotle, Politics 1275b34-39 And 1319b2-27 Archon List W/ Cleisthenes Harmodius And Aristogeiton Drinking Song (Athenaeus 15.50, P. 695ab, With Scholion To Aristophanes Acharnians 980) Photo Of Harmodius/Aristogeiton Statue
Readings
The Athenian Revolution Of 508/7 Bc: Violence, Authority, And The Origins Of Democracy:
Revolution Or Compromise?
Popular Politics In Fifth-Century Syracuse: Introduction
Sources
Thucydides, 6.34-36, 38-41 Aristotle, Politics 1315b35-9, 1316a30-4 And 1304a18-29 Diodorus, 11.67-68, 72-73, 76, 86-87
Readings
Sicily, 478-431 Bc.:
Leion And Society In Greek Sicily And Southern Italy: Shlomo Berger
Democracy In Syracuse, 466-412 Bc:
Liberty, Equality, and The Ideals Of Greek Democracy: Introduction
Sources
Herodotus, 3.80-82 Euripides, Suppliant Women 346-57, 403-450 Thucydides, 2.36-41 Aristotle, Politics 1292b21-B34, 1317a40-1318a10 Plutarch, Pericles 4, 24, 31-32
Readings
Shares And Rights: 'Citizenship' Greek Style And American Style:
The Ancient Athenian And The Modern Liberal View Of Liberty As A Democratic Ideal:
Power And Rhetoric At Athens: Elite Leadership Vs. Popular Ideology: Introduction
Sources
Thucydides, 2.65.1-11 Demosthenes 21, Against Meidias 1-8, 12-21, 42-50, 70-87, 95-99, 110-112, 123-131, 136-159, 193-197, 208-212, 219-227
Readings
Who Ran Democratic Athens?
Demosthenes 21 (Against Meidias): Democratic Abuse:
Power And Oratory In Democratic Athens: Demosthenes 21, Against Meidias:
Limiting Democracy: The Political Exclusion of Women And Slaves: Introduction
Sources
Ps-Xenophon, Constitution Of The Athenians 1; 4-8.1; 10-12
Thucydides, 2.44-6 Aristophanes, Assemblywomen, lines 57-244, 427-476, 877-889, 938-1056 Aristotle Politics 1253b1-33, 54a10-24, B7-15, 59a37-B4 1274b32-1275a34, B19-23 1319b2-32
Readings
The Economics And Politics Of Slavery At Athens:
Women And Democracy In Fourth-Century Athens:
Women And Democracy In Ancient Greece:
Glossary of Greek Names and Terms
Index