Aristotle's Constitution Of Athens & Related Texts
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition. Page Condition: Good. Markings: Previous owner.
A landmark work in the study of classical antiquity, Aristotle's Constitution of Athens & Related Texts presents one of the most significant political documents to survive from ancient Greece. Rediscovered on Egyptian papyrus in 1890 after centuries of being lost, this text chronicles the historical development of Athenian democracy from its earliest foundations through the reforms of figures such as Solon, Cleisthenes, and Pericles. Aristotle details the mechanics of Athenian governance with the precision of a political scientist, offering an unparalleled firsthand account of the institutions that shaped Western democratic thought. The accompanying related texts broaden the scope, situating the constitution within its broader historical and philosophical context, making this an indispensable volume for students and scholars of classical civilisation alike.
Author: Aristotle
Format: Paperback
Published: 1950, Hafner Library of Classics
Genre: Ancient history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition. Page Condition: Good. Markings: Previous owner.
A landmark work in the study of classical antiquity, Aristotle's Constitution of Athens & Related Texts presents one of the most significant political documents to survive from ancient Greece. Rediscovered on Egyptian papyrus in 1890 after centuries of being lost, this text chronicles the historical development of Athenian democracy from its earliest foundations through the reforms of figures such as Solon, Cleisthenes, and Pericles. Aristotle details the mechanics of Athenian governance with the precision of a political scientist, offering an unparalleled firsthand account of the institutions that shaped Western democratic thought. The accompanying related texts broaden the scope, situating the constitution within its broader historical and philosophical context, making this an indispensable volume for students and scholars of classical civilisation alike.