Greek Oligarchies
Their Character and Organisation

This book, first published in 1913, studies the nature of Greek oligarchies, focusing on their constitutional and organisational characteristics.

Leonard Whibley (Author)

9781316626177, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 6 October 2016

222 pages
17.8 x 12.7 x 1.4 cm, 0.7 kg

First published in 1913, as the reissued edition of an 1896 original, this book was formed from a dissertation which was awarded the Hare Prize in 1894. The text was written by the British classical scholar Leonard Whibley (1864–1941), who edited the Cambridge publication A Companion to Greek Studies from 1905 to 1931. It provides a study regarding the nature of Greek oligarchies, focusing on their constitutional and organisational characteristics. Detailed notes are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the works of Whibley and ancient Greek history.

Preface
1. The classification of constitutions: the claims and character of oligarchy
2. The causes of constitutional change
3. The historical development of constitutions
Appendix A. The formation of the united Athenian state
Appendix B. The Athenian yévn and their importance in the early constitution
4. Varieties of oligarchy
5. Organisation of oligarchic government
Appendix C. The oligarchic revolution in Athens: the provisional and the projected constitution
Index.

Subject Areas: Ancient history: to c 500 CE [HBLA]