Athenian Political Commissions

By Frederick Danesbury Smith

Book Overview

Athenian Political Commissions is a book written by Frederick Danesbury Smith and published in 1920. The book provides a detailed analysis of the political commissions that were prevalent in ancient Athens. These commissions were responsible for the administration of various aspects of Athenian society, including finance, public works, and military affairs.Smith delves into the history of these commissions, tracing their origins to the reforms of Solon in the 6th century BC. He also examines the structure and functions of the commissions, as well as their relationship with other political institutions in Athens, such as the Assembly and the Council.The book provides a wealth of information on the workings of Athenian democracy, and sheds light on the political and social dynamics of ancient Athens. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient history, as well as anyone interested in the history of political institutions.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: 1165892294
• ISBN13: 9781165892297
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"