Description
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.
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.
About the Author
Robin Barrow is Dean and Professor of Education at Simon Fraser University, BC, Canada. He was educated at Westminster School and Christ Church, Oxford. His numerous publications include "Greek and Roman Education" (BCP, 1996), and "Plato, Utilitarianism and Education" (RKP, 1997). He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 1996.
Book Information
ISBN 9781853995767
Author Robin Barrow
Format Paperback
Page Count 88
Imprint Bristol Classical Press
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 130g
Dimensions(mm) 218mm * 138mm * 6mm
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.
About the Author
Robin Barrow is Dean and Professor of Education at Simon Fraser University, BC, Canada. He was educated at Westminster School and Christ Church, Oxford. His numerous publications include "Greek and Roman Education" (BCP, 1996), and "Plato, Utilitarianism and Education" (RKP, 1997). He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 1996.
Book Information
ISBN 9781853995767
Author Robin Barrow
Format Paperback
Page Count 88
Imprint Bristol Classical Press
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 130g
Dimensions(mm) 218mm * 138mm * 6mm
