The Old Oligarch; Being The Constitution Of The Athenians

by Petch James A and Xenophon

Book Overview

Written in the fourth century BCE, this influential work of political theory is a scathing critique of the Athenian democracy and an impassioned defense of aristocratic rule. Despite its age, the Old Oligarch remains relevant today as an exploration of the tension between democracy and oligarchy.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021175617
• ISBN13: 9781021175618
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"