This book invites readers to join in a fresh and extensive investigation of one of Ancient Greece's greatest inventions: democratic government.

• Provides an accessible, up-to-date survey of vital issues in Greek democracy.
• Covers democracy’s origins, growth and essential nature.
• Raises questions of continuing interest.
• Combines ancient texts in translation and recent scholarly articles.
• Invites the reader into a process of historical investigation.
• Contains maps, a glossary and an index.