This book is concerned with the public aspects of the life of Athenian citizens in the period from c. 450 to 322 BC. Its central purpose is a critical assessment of the character and extent of citizens' participation in the running of the democracy. Professor Sinclair's analysis is made from the point of view of the individual citizen--his privileges and opportunities, his responsibilities, the rewards and the dangers of exploiting the opportunities available to him.
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"Democracy and Participation in Athens is a must read, especially today, where those who govern us do not enjoy the trust and support of the governed." Hellenic-Canadian Chronicles
"Sinclair...is to be congratulated for producing a consistently clear, well-argued, well-documented and balanced account which will retain its value for years." Polis
"...a lucid, well-organized discussion which deserves to become the standard introduction to the subject for both senior secondary and undergraduate students. It should be in the libraries of all schools which teach Ancient History..." Teaching History
"Recent years have witnessed a renewed interest in the public life of Ancient Athens, particulary under the democracy. The present work makes still another important contribution through its successful handling of the theme of participation of citizens in the life of Athens in the period from the middle of the fifth century to 322 BC. Building upon the detailed work of many historians, accurately and clearly written, presented in a form accessible to a wide readership, and most impressively, moving freely over a wide range of evidence, Sinclair's book will greatly advance our understanding of this elusive but important topic." Ancient Philosophy
"A thorough, current, and clear explanation of the relationship between popular participation and Athenian democracy's historical development, organs, principles, and procedures, this work will be used extensively by both students and scholars." Donald G. Kyle, Classical World
"Sinclair...is to be congratulated for producing a consistently clear, well-argued, well-documented and balanced account which will retain its value for years." Polis
"...a lucid, well-organized discussion which deserves to become the standard introduction to the subject for both senior secondary and undergraduate students. It should be in the libraries of all schools which teach Ancient History..." Teaching History
"Recent years have witnessed a renewed interest in the public life of Ancient Athens, particulary under the democracy. The present work makes still another important contribution through its successful handling of the theme of participation of citizens in the life of Athens in the period from the middle of the fifth century to 322 BC. Building upon the detailed work of many historians, accurately and clearly written, presented in a form accessible to a wide readership, and most impressively, moving freely over a wide range of evidence, Sinclair's book will greatly advance our understanding of this elusive but important topic." Ancient Philosophy
"A thorough, current, and clear explanation of the relationship between popular participation and Athenian democracy's historical development, organs, principles, and procedures, this work will be used extensively by both students and scholars." Donald G. Kyle, Classical World
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The public aspects of the lives of Athenian citizens (c. 450 to 322 BC.) are assessed to establish the nature and extent of citizen participation in the governing democracy of that period.
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At some time about the 460s an Athenian boy was given the name Demokrates, which would seem to signify approval of the kratos (rule or power) of the demos (the people). Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
probouleumatic decrees, ooo drakhmai, enactment formula, graphe paranomon, thetic class, illegal proposal, rural demes, metic status, jury pay, census classes, assembly pay, presiding officials, honorific decrees, whole citizen body, assembly decrees, ooo citizens, adult male citizens, later fifth century Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Peloponnesian War, Ste Croix, Delian League, Athenaion Politeia, Thracian Khersonesos, Athenian Demos, Second Athenian League, Attic Orators, Festival Fund Commission, Council of the Areiopagos, Old Oligarch, Long Walls, Thrasyboulos of Steiria, Military Fund, Characteristics of Athenian, Hansen's Catalogue, Review Law, The Wasps New!
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At some time about the 460s an Athenian boy was given the name Demokrates, which would seem to signify approval of the kratos (rule or power) of the demos (the people). Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
probouleumatic decrees, ooo drakhmai, enactment formula, graphe paranomon, thetic class, illegal proposal, rural demes, metic status, jury pay, census classes, assembly pay, presiding officials, honorific decrees, whole citizen body, assembly decrees, ooo citizens, adult male citizens, later fifth century Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Peloponnesian War, Ste Croix, Delian League, Athenaion Politeia, Thracian Khersonesos, Athenian Demos, Second Athenian League, Attic Orators, Festival Fund Commission, Council of the Areiopagos, Old Oligarch, Long Walls, Thrasyboulos of Steiria, Military Fund, Characteristics of Athenian, Hansen's Catalogue, Review Law, The Wasps New!
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- The Peloponnesian War by Thucydides on 8 pages
- Athenian Democracy by A. H. M. Jones in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- The Athenian Boule by P. J. Rhodes in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Athenian Democracy (Edinburgh Readings on the Ancient World) by P. J. Rhodes in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Athenian Ecclesia 2: A Collection of Articles 1983-89 (Opuscula Graecolatina) (v. 2) by Mogens Herman Hansen in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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- Ancient Greek Democracy: Readings and Sources (Interpreting Ancient History) by Eric W. Robinson on 5 pages
- A History of the Classical Greek World, 478 - 323 BC (Blackwell History of the Ancient World) by P. J. Rhodes on page 70, page 272, and Back Matter
- Aspects of Greek History 750-323BC: A Source-Based Approach by Terry Buckley on page 273, page 350, and Back Matter
- Athenian Identity and Civic Ideology by Alan L. Boegehold on page 19, page 33, and page 100
- A History of the Classical Greek World, 478 - 323 BC (Blackwell History of the Ancient World) by P. J. Rhodes on page 70, page 272, and Back Matter
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