The Athenian Constitution

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Focusing on the political structure of Classical Athens, this work provides a detailed history and analysis of its constitution, known as the Areopagite constitution. Likely authored by a student of Aristotle, it examines the city's governance from the seventh to the fourth centuries BC, showcasing its democratic model amid a landscape of varying governmental systems. During this period, Aristotle established his school, the Lyceum, in Athens, contributing to the intellectual climate that influenced the study of political theory.