This book constructs a distinctive view of classical Athens, a view which takes seriously the evidence of archaeology and of art history.

Athens' democracy developed during the sixth and fifth centuries and continued into the fourth; Athens' defeat by Macedon in 322 began a series of alternations

Studies all four branches of the Athenian armed forces to show how they helped make democratic Athens a superpower.

The public aspects of the lives of Athenian citizens (c. 450 to 322 BC.) are assessed to establish the nature and extent of citizen participation in the governi

When does democracy work well, and why? Is democracy the best form of government? These questions are of supreme importance today as the United States seeks to