Politics and Society in Ancient Greece

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Nicholas F. Jones

Book Code: C8765

ISBN: 0-275-98765-5

ISBN-13: 978-0-275-98765-7

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184 pages, n/a

Praeger Publishers

Publication: 2/28/2008

List Price: $44.95 (UK Sterling Price: £25.95)

Availability: In Stock

Media Type: Hardcover

Also Available: Ebook

Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

Subjects:

History » Ancient History
Military Studies » Military History

Series Title: Praeger Series on the Ancient World

Description: 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 these varied means, even non-enfranchised groups (such as women and non-citizens) gained entry into a wider democratic process. Beyond the citizen world of "traditional" politics, there existed multiple layers of Greek political life-reflecting many aspects of our own modern political landscape. Religious cults served as venues for female office-holders; private clubs and drinking parties served significant social functions. Popular athletes capitalized on their fame to run for elected office. Military veterans struggled to bring back the "good old days" much to the dismay of the forward-thinking ambitions of naïve twenty-somethings. Liberals and conservatives of all classes battled over important issues of the day. Scandal and intrigue made or ended many a political career. Taken collectively, these aspects of political life serve as a lens for viewing the whole of Greek civilization in some of its characteristic and distinctive dimensions.

Table of Contents:

Preface
Acknowledgments
1. Politics and Society in Ancient Greece
2. Politics and the Constitution
3. Sparta
4. Conflict, Trials, and Ostracism
5. The World of Men
6. The World of Women
7. Some Ancient Greek Politicians
8. Some More Ancient Greek Politicians
Appendix: Texts, Visuals, and Websites
Notes
Further Readings
Index

LC Card Number: 2007040764

LCC Class: JC73

Dewey Class: 320

PDF Catalogs:
Praeger Public Library Spring 2008.pdf	Academic Library Fall 2008.pdf
Greenwood History Spring 2008.pdf


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