Greek Oligarchies - Their Character and Organisation

This book, first published in 1913, studies the nature of Greek oligarchies, focusing on their constitutional and organisational characteristics.

List of contents

Preface; 1. The classification of constitutions: the claims and character of oligarchy; 2. The causes of constitutional change; 3. The historical development of constitutions; Appendix A. The formation of the united Athenian state; Appendix B. The Athenian yévn and their importance in the early constitution; 4. Varieties of oligarchy; 5. Organisation of oligarchic government; Appendix C. The oligarchic revolution in Athens: the provisional and the projected constitution; Index.

Summary

This book was formed from a dissertation by British classical scholar, Leonard Whibley (1864–1941), which was awarded the Hare Prize in 1894. It provides a study regarding the nature of Greek oligarchies, focusing on their constitutional and organisational characteristics. Detailed notes are incorporated throughout.

Product details

• Authors: Leonard Whibley
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.10.2016
• EAN: 9781316626177
• ISBN: 978-1-316-62617-7
• No. of pages: 222
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political system