Aristotle on the Constitution of Athens (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163325148)

Aristotle on the Constitution of Athens is a historical text written by the famous Greek philosopher Aristotle. The book is a detailed analysis of the Athenian constitution, the political system of Athens during the 4th century BC. Aristotle provides a comprehensive account of the various institutions, laws, and customs that governed the city-state of Athens. He discusses the roles and responsibilities of the different branches of government, including the assembly, the council, and the courts. The book also explores the social and economic structure of Athens, including the role of slavery in the city-state. Aristotle's analysis provides valuable insights into the workings of ancient Greek democracy and the political and social context in which it flourished. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of ancient Greece, political theory, or the development of democratic systems of government.1891. The recovered manuscript of Aristotle's Constitutional History of Athens, now for the first time given to the world from the unique text in the British Museum Papyrus CXXXI., has been transcribed and edited by Kenyon.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: Aristotle
ISBN-10: 1163325147
ISBN-13: 9781163325148
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 242
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d