A Handbook of Greek Constitutional History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417910526)

A Handbook of Greek Constitutional History by A. H. J. Greenidge is a comprehensive guide to the political systems of ancient Greece. The book provides a detailed account of the various forms of government that existed in Greece from the earliest times to the Hellenistic period. It covers the development of democracy, oligarchy, and tyranny, as well as the role of law and the courts in the Greek city-states. The author also examines the political structures of Athens, Sparta, and other major city-states, and discusses the key figures and events that shaped Greek political history. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of ancient Greece or the development of political systems.1914. Greenidge writes in the Preface that this little book is meant to be of assistance to those who find difficulty in mastering what he has often regarded as the least attractive (probably because it is the least understood) portion of Greek history. Contents: Early Development of the Greek Constitutions through Monarchy, Aristocracy, and Tyranny to Constitutional Government; Colonisation-International Law; Classifications of Constitutions-Oligarchy; Mixed Constitutions; Democracy; Federal Governments; and Hellenism and the Fate of the Greek Constitutions. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: A. H. J. Greenidge
ISBN-10: 1417910526
ISBN-13: 9781417910526
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/16/2004
Pages: 292
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 9.04h x 6.18w x 0.68d