Athenian Democracy

Athens has long been famed as the birthplace of democracy. But who actually had the power in Ancient Athens? And was the democracy an unqualified success? Tracing the development of democracy from its origins, this book examines these and other questions.

Athens has long been famed as the birthplace of democracy. But who actually had the power in Ancient Athens? And was the democracy an unqualified success? Tracing the development of democracy from its origins, and making use of ancient sources, this book examines these and other questions about a famous and intriguing political story.