History Of Democracy

Democracy

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Democracy

A timely history of democracy, as both an idea and as a political institution, ranges from its origins in ancient Greece to the present day and its nascent incarnations in the Middle East. By the author of The Cunning of Unreason. Copyright (C) Muze Inc.

Origins of Democracy in Ancient Greece

Talks about the origins of Athenian democracy. This book first examines the conditions in early Greek society that encouraged equality and "people's power.

The Romance of Democracy

The Romance of Democracy gives a unique insider perspective on contemporary Mexico by examining the meaning of democracy in the lives of working-class residents in Mexico City today.

The Primacy of Politics

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The Primacy of Politics

Examines the history of social democracy from the late nineteenth century to today.

Authoritarianism and Democracy in Europe, 1919-39

Authoritarianism and Democracy in Europe, 1919-39 offers a comprehensive analysis of the survival or breakdown of democracy in interwar Europe.

Religion and the Rise of Democracy

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Religion and the Rise of Democracy

In this original study, Maddox analyses the role of religion in the development of democracy from the tribes of ancient Israel to the present day. A truly interdisciplinary thesis drawing on political science, religious history and theology.