About this book
Aristotle's Constitution of Athens delivers a vivid, authoritative portrait of Athens’ political life, authored (or compiled) by Aristotle and preserved as a cornerstone of classical antiquity. Unearthed in the late 19th century among the Oxyrhynchus papyri, this rare historical account traces Athens’ laws, institutions, and major political transformations from Solon’s groundbreaking reforms to the fluctuations between democracy and tyranny.
Part legal chronicle, part political analysis, the text examines Solon’s measures against debt slavery, the evolution of civic bodies like the ekklesia and boule, and the social forces that shaped Athenian governance. Aristotle’s methodical approach mixes empirical detail with interpretive insight, offering readers both a factual record and a framework for understanding how institutions rise, adapt, and sometimes fail. The work illuminates daily life, electoral mechanisms, and constitutional changes in a way that remains relevant to studies of law, political science, and ancient history.
Ideal for students of classics, historians, political theorists, and anyone fascinated by the origins of democratic practice, this audiobook is an essential listen for those who want a clear, engaging guide to one of antiquity’s most influential city-states.
