9781853995859 - Athenian Democracy in the Age of Demosthenes (BCPaperbacks) von Hansen, Mogens Herman (4 Ergebnisse)

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This history of Athenian democracy covers the period 403-322 BC, and focuses in particular on the crucial last thirty years which coincided with the political career of Demosthenes and ended with his suicide in 322. It examines Athenian democracy both as a political system and as an ideology. In describing the former it distinguishes between the three major decision-making organs (the Assembly,the Legislators and the People's Courts) and the magistrates who were responsible for preparing the agenda for the legislature and also for carrying its decisions into effect. In discussing Athenian democratic ideology, the book also makes the important distinction between the ideals held by the democrats themselves and those imputed to them by the critics of democracy. The Athenians conceived of liberty both as the ability to participate in the decision-making process, and as the privilege to live without oppression from state or other citizens. Equality was not considered as an equality of nature, but as one of opportunity. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback (No Dust Wrapper.). Zustand: Near Fine. Paperback. ; Measures C Format (8½" x 5½") (1 kg); pp (xvi) 447; Index; Bibliography; In the Bristol Classical Paperbacks series; Translated by J. A. Crook; Includes: Maps; List of abbreviations; Glossary; Plans; || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #190793 ||.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. new edition. 464 pages. 8.50x5.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.