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Ancient Greek Democracy
Readings and Sources
Eric W. Robinson (Edited by), EW Robinson (Author)
9780631233930, Wiley
Hardback, published 13 June 2003
352 pages
25.4 x 17.8 x 3.2 cm, 0.78 kg
"This is a powerful volume that brings democracy into focus through connected readings that continuously widen the context of a reader's understanding." John Lewis, Bryn Mawr Classical "As a sourcebook and reader, this book works well: it is clearly signposted and is a sound introduction to ancient democracy." The Classical Review
This book invites readers to join in a fresh and extensive investigation of one of Ancient Greece's greatest inventions: democratic government.
Preface. Acknowledgments. Abbreviations. Map 1. Map 2. Ancient Greek Democracy: A Brief Introduction. 1. 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: Kurt A. Raaflaub. Commentary On Raaflaub: Lowell Edmunds. The Strong Principle Of Equality And The Archaic Origins Of Greek Democracy: Ian Morris. 2. 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: Josiah Ober. Revolution Or Compromise? Loren J. Samons. 3. 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.: David Asheri. Revolution And Society In Greek Sicily And Southern Italy: Shlomo Berger. Democracy In Syracuse, 466–412 Bc: Eric W. Robinson. 4. 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: Martin Ostwald. The Ancient Athenian And The Modern Liberal View Of Liberty As A Democratic Ideal: Mogens Herman Hansen. 5. 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? P. J. Rhodes. Demosthenes 21 (Against Meidias): Democratic Abuse: Peter J. Wilson. Power And Oratory In Democratic Athens: Demosthenes 21, Against Meidias: Josiah Ober. 6. 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: Robin Osborne. Women And Democracy In Fourth-Century Athens: Michael Jameson. Women And Democracy In Ancient Greece: Marilyn Katz. Glossary of Greek Names and Terms. Index.
Subject Areas: History [HB]
