9780415040617 - Athenian Politics c800-500 BC: A Sourcebook (Studies in Ancient Civilization) von Stanton, G. R. (9 Ergebnisse)

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Softcover. Zustand: Fine. Studies in Ancient Civilization; 0.76 x 7.86 x 6.08 Inches; 244 pages; Athenian Politics examines the limitations and problems attendant upon the use of traditional sources to understand Athenian history. Presenting, in translation, virtually all the sources from which scholars have drawn their conclusions about ancient Athenian society--from contemporary accounts and stone inscriptions to Egyptian papyri--Stanton challenges the way scholars have viewed ancient Athens. Covering the period from the reforms of Solon to the constitutional changes of Kleisthenes, Athenian Politics explores democracy's paradoxical emergence from the actions of an undemocratic noble elite.

Paperback. Zustand: Gut. XIII., 226 p. From the library of Prof. Wolfgang Haase, long-time editor of ANRW and the International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT). - slightly rubbed otherwise in perfect condition - This book presents contemporary sources, later historical and biographical writings, archaeological evidence, inscriptions on stone, and papyri from Egypt. -- When Athenian politics first become visible, the noble families are firmly in control. By the end of the period democracy is emerging, paradoxically, from the actions of noble leaders who were certainly not of democratic disposition. - Attike before Solon -- The transference of power from the kings to the aristocracy -- The unification of Attike -- Kylons unsuccessful attempt to establish a -- I tyranny and its aftermath -- The codification of laws by Drakon -- Solon -- The problems confronting Attike -- Solon: the man and his outlook -- Solons relief measures -- Solon's stimulation of the economy -- Solon's broadening of the basis of government -- Estimates of Solon's achievements -- From Solon to Peisistratos -- Factional conflict after Solon's reforms -- Peisistratoss attempts to become tyrant -- The Peisistratid tyranny -- The tyranny of Peisistratos -- The tyranny of the Peisistratidai -- The murder of Hipparkhos -- The expulsion of the Peisistratidai -- Kleisthenes -- The struggle between Kleisthenes and Isagoras -- The tribal reorganisation and the Council Five Hundred -- The enfranchisement of aliens -- The first election of ten generals -- The introduction of ostracism -- Attike after the recall of Kleisthenes -- The noble families -- Clans and phratries -- The Philaidai -- The Alkmeonidai -- Other noble families. ISBN 9780415040617 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 306.

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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 244 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | First published in 1990. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Zustand: New. Adopting a critical approach, this study presents contemporary sources, later historical and biographical writings and archaeological evidence in order to explore central issues in ancient Athenian politics, such as constitutional change and the origins of democracy. Series: Routledge Sourcebooks for the Ancient World. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA; HBTB; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 317. . 1990. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.