Politics and Society in Ancient Greece

by Nicholas F. Jones

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1440836329
• ISBN13: 9781440836329
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"