The Athenian Constitution

Aristotle, Peter Rhodes

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04 September 2002

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Political science & theory; Constitution: government & the state; Political structures: democracy; Penguin Black Classics

A fascinating study of Athenian political machinery, containing invaluable insights into Athenian democracy

Probably written by a student of Aristotle, The Athenian Constitution is both a history and an analysis of Athens' political machinery between the seventh and fourth centuries BC, which stands as a model of democracy at a time when city-states lived under differing kinds of government. The writer recounts the major reforms of Solon, the rule of the tyrant Pisistratus and his sons, the emergence of the democracy in which power was shared by all free male citizens, and the leadership of Pericles and the demagogues who followed him. He goes on to examine the city's administration in his own time - the council, the officials and the judicial system. For its information on Athens' development and how the democracy worked, The Athenian Constitution is an invaluable source of knowledge about the Athenian city-state.

By: Aristotle
Translated by: Peter Rhodes
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 157g
ISBN: 9780140444315
ISBN 10: 0140444319
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 04 September 2002
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

The Athenian ConstitutionList of Illustrations and Maps Introduction THE ATHENIAN CONSTITUTION THE EPITOME OF HERACLIDES Notes Chronological Table Bibliography Glossary and Subject Index Index of Persons and Places

Aristotle was born in Macedonia in 384 bc. For twenty years he studied at Athens in the academy of Plato, before becoming tutor of the young Alexander the Great. When Alexander became king of Macedonia in 336, Aristotle returned to Athens and founded his own school and research institute, the Lyceum. Aristotle fled to Calcis in 323 in the aftermath of Alexander's death, where he died a year later. P J Rhodes is Professor of Ancient History at Durham University, and is a Fellow of the British Academy. His major work is Commentary on the Aristotelian Athenation Politeia.