Question 1

What is the book’s main focus regarding democracy?

Accepted Answer

The study focuses on ancient Greek democracy in the Classical period, emphasizing examples outside Athens rather than the Athenian case alone.

Question 2

What three main goals does the book set out to achieve?

Accepted Answer

It identifies where and when democratic governments established themselves in Greek city-states, explains why democracy spread across Greece in this period, and deepens understanding of democracy’s nature by examining its practices beyond Athens.

Question 3

What kinds of sources does the book use to study democracy beyond Athens?

Accepted Answer

It draws on a scattered body of ancient material, including ancient literary authors, epigraphic documents, and archaeological evidence.