Solon: Athenian Statesman and Poet (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781508174936)

A leader for the people, Solon would go down in history as the lawmaker who set the stage for Athens to become the first democratic state. Solon's incorruptible spirit, along with his oratorical skills and poetry, were a refreshing break from the tyrants of his time, whom the people of Greek city-states feared as they rose to power. Readers will benefit from an understanding of how an environment of political turmoil bred a new, more inclusive system of law when what existed wasn't working for the people, while eye-catching call-outs offer insights that position historical background in the present.

Author: Beatriz Santillian,Bernard Randall
ISBN-10: 1508174938
ISBN-13: 9781508174936
Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2017
Pages: 112
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.20w x 0.50d