This 1999 book discusses the ways performance is central to the practice and ideology of Athenian democracy.

Democracy, argues David Wiles, is actually a form of theatre. In making his case, the author deftly investigates orators at the foundational moments of ancient

Explores the potential of movement to create and revise historical narratives of race and nation

Mid-fifth-century Athens saw the development of the Athenian empire, the radicalization of Athenian democracy through the empowerment of poorer citizens, the ad

Specially written for students and enthusiasts, David Wiles introduces ancient Greek theatre and cultural life.