Athens Transformed, 404-262 BC: From Popular Sovereignty to the Dominion of Wealth (Routledge Monographs in Classical Studies)

Book Details

• Author: Phillip Harding

• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

• Edition: 1st

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 186

• Release Date: 08-01-2018

• ISBN: 9781138574311

• Languages: English

• Package Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.0 x 0.5 inches

About The Book

In this illuminating study, Phillip Harding delves into the political evolution of Athens, focusing on the shifts in power from the lower classes to the wealthy elite. Through an exploration of Athenian democracy, particularly during the fifth and fourth centuries, the author examines how state pay, taxation, and the military were key elements in empowering the poorer citizens of Athens. However, after the Lamian War in 322 BC, this balance of power shifted, as reforms eliminated state pay, restricted the franchise, and reduced the influence of the navy, thereby altering the structure of Athenian society.

This 186-page paperback offers a thorough historical analysis of this critical transformation, providing valuable insights into the societal and political shifts that reshaped Athens. With dimensions of 9.1 x 6.0 x 0.5 inches, it is a compact and easily accessible resource for students and scholars alike interested in ancient Greek politics, democracy, and military history. The book is written in English and offers a detailed examination of the political forces that defined Athens during its rise and fall in the ancient world.