Politics and Government in Ancient Greece |
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| Author:
| Apel, Melanie Ann |
| Series title: | Primary Sources of Ancient Civilizations Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8239-6771-1 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2003 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | PowerKids Press |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $21.25USD $25.27 |
Book Description:
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Ancient Greece is known as the birthplace of democracy. In this book, students will learn how Greece's government evolved from monarchy, to oligarchy, to tyranny, and finally to democracy. Key players in this development are highlighted, and the structure of Greek government is explained. The Greek jury system and the use of a lottery to select government officials from the population of male citizens are all explained
Ancient Greece is known as the birthplace of democracy. In this book, students will learn how Greece's government evolved from monarchy, to oligarchy, to tyranny, and finally to democracy. Key players in this development are highlighted, and the structure of Greek government is explained. The Greek jury system and the use of a lottery to select government officials from the population of male citizens are all explained