The Athenian Constitution
The Athenian Constitution by Aristotle, published by Penguin on October 2, 1984, is a first edition that spans 208 pages. This work, likely authored by a student of Aristotle, provides both a historical account and an analytical perspective on the political framework of Athens from the seventh to the fourth centuries BC. It details significant reforms, the rule of tyrants, and the establishment of democracy, highlighting the shared power among free male citizens and the influential leadership of figures like Pericles.
Readers will find a thorough examination of Athens’ political evolution, including the city’s administration and judicial system during its democratic period. The text serves as a vital resource for understanding the complexities of ancient Greek civilization and political science, offering insights into how democracy functioned in one of history’s most notable city-states. This edition is presented in English, making it accessible to a broad audience interested in history and political structures.
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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.
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