A Review Of The Governments Of Sparta And Athens (1794)

By William Drummond of Hawthornden and William Drummond

Book Overview

""A Review of the Governments of Sparta and Athens"" is a historical study written by William Drummond and first published in 1794. The book examines the political systems and institutions of two of the most significant city-states of ancient Greece: Sparta and Athens. Drummond provides a comprehensive analysis of the government structures, laws, and customs of both city-states, drawing on a range of primary sources and secondary scholarship. He explores the differences between the two societies, highlighting the contrasting approaches to governance, military organization, and social structure. The book offers a detailed account of the political and social history of Sparta and Athens, from their early origins to their respective golden ages. Drummond also considers the impact of key historical events, such as the Persian Wars and Peloponnesian War, on the development of their political systems. Overall, ""A Review of the Governments of Sparta and Athens"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of ancient Greece, political philosophy, or comparative politics. It provides a nuanced and insightful analysis of two of the most important city-states in world history and sheds light on the enduring legacy of their political systems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110459935X
• ISBN13: 9781104599355
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"