Politics and society in ancient Greece /
Author / Creator: | Jones, Nicholas F. |
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Imprint: | Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2008. |
Description: | xii, 167 p. ; 25 cm. |
Language: | English |
Series: | Praeger series on the ancient world |
Subject: | |
Format: | Print Book |
URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/6810524 |
Summary: | Western democracies often trace their political roots back to Ancient Greece. While politics today may seem the dusty domain of lawmakers and pundits, in the classical era virtually no aspect of life was beyond its reach. Political life was not limited to acts of a legislature, magistrates, and the courts but routinely included the activities of social clubs, the patronage system, and expression through literature, art, and architecture. Through these varied means, even non-enfranchised groups (such as women and non-citizens) gained entry into a wider democratic process. |
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Physical Description: | xii, 167 p. ; 25 cm. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [149]-161) and index. |
ISBN: | 9780275987657 0275987655 |