Ancient Greek Theatre: The Political System (Its Constitution and Democracy) of Classical Athens

Diagram representing the Constitution of the Athenians in the IVth century BC

The Greek phrase "περὶ τὸν δῆμον τὸν Ἀθηναίων" translates to "about the people of Athens." It is a reference to the Athenian democracy, which was a direct democracy in which all citizens had a voice in government. The phrase can also be used more broadly to refer to the city of Athens itself, or to its culture and values.
Athenian democracy was based on the principle of isonomia, or equality before the law. All citizens, regardless of their wealth or social status, had the right to vote, to hold office, and to participate in government. The Athenians also believed in the importance of free speech and debate. They held frequent public assemblies, where citizens could discuss issues of public policy.
Athenian democracy was a success for many years. It helped to make Athens a powerful and prosperous city-state. However, it also had its weaknesses. It could be unstable, and it was vulnerable to the influence of demagogues. The Athenian democracy eventually fell to Sparta in the Peloponnesian War in 404 BC.

Isonomia - Wikipedia

Democratic Law in Classical Athens - Google Books by Michael Gagarin

Democracy and the rule of law in classical Athens by E. Harris

Aristote : Constitution d'Athènes (bilingue) trans by B. Haussoullier

Reference Works on Classical Athenian Democracy

Encyclopedia of The Ancient Greek World - Internet Archive

Athenian democracy: John Thorley- Internet Archive
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Athenian democracy a sourcebook: Luca Asmonti- Internet Archive
The classical Athenian democracy: David L. Stockton,- Internet Archive
Pericles: the rise and fall of Athenian democracy Hamish Aird - Internet Archive

Nomos and the beginnings of the Athenian democracy: Martin Ostwald - Internet Archive

Areopagus | Athens, Ancient Greece, Lawmaking | Britannica
Boule | Definition, Ancient Greece, & Meaning | Britannica

Taylor, C. (2001). Bribery in Athenian Politics Part I: Accusations, Allegations, and Slander. Greece & Rome, 48(1), 53–66. http://www.jstor.org/stable/826870

Taylor, C. (2001). Bribery in Athenian Politics Part II: Ancient Reaction and Perceptions. Greece & Rome, 48(2), 154–172. http://www.jstor.org/stable/826917

HASHIBA, Y. (2006). ATHENIAN BRIBERY RECONSIDERED: SOME LEGAL ASPECTS. The Cambridge Classical Journal, 52, 62–80. http://www.jstor.org/stable/44698294

References

DEMOCRACY Origins of democracy in ancient Greece.pdf

Politeia - Wi kipedia

Encyclopedia of the ancient Greek world Politeia - Internet Archive.

A Companion to Ancient Greek Government - Google Books

Athenian democracy - Wikipedia

Encyclopedia of the ancient Greek world Democracy - Internet Archive

Constitution of the Athenians (Aristotle) - Wikipedia

Reimagining Greek Tragedy on the American Stage: Chapter 3: Democratizing Greek Tragedy - Google Books

Encyclopedia of the ancient Greek world Constitution - Internet Archive

Constitution of the Athenians (Pseudo-Xenophon) - Wikipedia

Old Oligarch - Oxford Reference

The 'Old Oligarch': The Constitution of the Athenians Attributed to Xenophon - Google Books

The Republic b y Plato (Gutenberg edition) - Wikisource

Encyclopedia of the ancient Greek world Plato - Internet Archive

Pseudo-Xenophon (Old Oligarch), Constitution of the Athen e ians

The Athenian Constitution; The Eudemian Ethics; On virtues and vices: Aristotle - Internet Archive

Athenian Constitution - Wikisource

The Dialogues of Plato - Wikisource

Rhodes, P. J. (2003). Nothing to Do with Democracy: Athenian Drama and the Polis. The Journal of Hellenic Studies, 123, 104–119. https://doi.org/10.2307/3246262 https://www.jstor.org/stable/3246262

Polis

Polis - Wikipedia

Politeia

Politeia - Wikipedia

Ancient Greek Legal System

Ancient Greek Legal System

Fifth-century Athens

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth-century_Athens

Archon

Archon - Wikipedia

Eponymous archon - Wikipedia

Polemarch - Wikipedia

Archon basileus - Wikipedia

Encyclopedia of the ancient Greek world Archon - Internet Archive

archon | ancient Greek magistrate | Britannica

Pericles

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pericles

Encyclopedia of the ancient Greek world Pericles - Internet Archive

A commentary on Plutarch's Pericles : Stadter, Philip A - Internet Archive

Cimon

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cimon

Encyclopedia of the ancient Greek world Cimon - Internet Archive

Ephialtes

Ephialtes - Wikipedia

ZACCARINI, M. (2018). The Fate of the Lawgiver: The Invention of the Reforms of Ephialtes and the “Patrios Politeia.” Historia: Zeitschrift Für Alte Geschichte, 67(4), 495–512. http://www.jstor.org/stable/45019304

Encyclopedia of the ancient Greek world Ephialtes - Internet Archive

Alcibiades

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcibiades

Encyclopedia of the ancient Greek world Alcibiades - Internet Archive

Alcmaeonidae

Alcmaeonidae - Wikipedia
Hippias (tyrant)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippias_%28tyrant%29

Encyclopedia of the ancient Greek world Hippias - Internet Archive

Hipparchus (ruler of Athens)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hipparchus_%28ruler_of_Athens%29

Encyclopedia of the ancient Greek world Hipparchus - Internet Archive

Pisistratus

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pisistratus

Encyclopedia of the ancient Greek world Pisistratus - Internet Archive

Cleisthenes