Outline the major changes that occurred in the development of Athenian democracy from 500BC to 450BC
Date Submitted: 04/01/2004 21:32:46
Democracy comes from two Greek words: demos, which means, "people" and kratein, which means "to rule". Democracy first appeared in Athens towards the beginning of the fifth century B.C. The biggest difference between Athenian democracy and almost all other democracies is that the Athenain version was a direct democracy rather than being representative.
Democracy in Athens came about as a result of the growing navel power and the reforms of leaders such as Cleisthenes
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Ephialtes. By the end of the 5th century Athens was a true democracy. The bulk of the decision making was up to the citizens of Athens. Power for the demos had been achieved.
Bibliography
"Studies in Greek history" N.G.L Hammond Oxford press 1973
"Aspects of Athenian Democracy" J Rufus fears et. al seum jusculanum press 1990
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