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Book SynopsisTrade Review"The political ideas of the ancients still endure--and still propel us into debate and even more vigorous conflict... [T]he author successfully illuminates the political ideas that still perplex and divide us."--Kirkus Reviews "The eight ideas cited in this book constitute the core of politics and can help us to envision what politics should be."--Wan Lixin, Shanghai Daily "Lane's book ... offers an enjoyable run through major traditions of classical political ideas... It is thoughtful and challenging, dense and economical without being overwhelming... [Lane] does have an exceptional grasp of political theory ... and of the connections between ancient and modern political thought, which she communicates admirably."--Joanna Kenty, Bryn Mawr Classical Review "The author combines a philosophical perspective with history, economics, and anthropology to bring out the complex and ambiguous nature of political ideas and politics itself... [T]he book is an easy read and as interesting as the topic it covers."--Choice "This impressive work of scholarship well deserves the accolades contained on its back cover... The background research is outstanding in a very accessible style... As an introduction to the political thought of the ancient world, this book is excellent."--Tony Burns, Review of Politics
Table of ContentsLIST OF FIGURES ix LIST OF MAPS x INTRODUCTION Possibilities of Power and Purpose 1 CHAPTER 1 Justice 25 CHAPTER 2 Constitution 57 CHAPTER 3 Democracy 93 CHAPTER 4 Virtue 129 CHAPTER 5 Citizenship 181 CHAPTER 6 Cosmopolitanism 215 CHAPTER 7 Republic 241 CHAPTER 8 Sovereignty 285 CONCLUSION Futures of Greek and Roman Pasts 313 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 325 GLOSSARY 327 ATHENS MAP KEY 332 BRIEF BIOGRAPHIES OF KEY PERSONS, EVENTS AND PLACES 333 REFERENCE LIST AND ABBREVIATIONS 341 NOTES 357 INDEX 377
