George Willis Botsford
In this insightful study, Botsford traces the evolution of the political structure of Athens from the Dark Ages to the fourth century BCE. Drawing on a wide range of historical sources, he examines the role of the Athenian aristocracy, the development of democratic institutions, and the emergence of the Athenian empire, providing a nuanced and deeply informed analysis of one of the most important political systems in the ancient world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
