The Edinburgh Companion to the History of Democracy

Takes A Fresh Look At The History Of Democracy, Broadening The Traditional View With Previously Unexplored Examples. This Substantial Reference Work Critically Re-examines The History Of Democracy, From Ancient History To Possible Directions It May Take In The Future. 44 Chapters Explore The Origins Of Democracy And Explore New - And Sometimes Surprising - Examples From Around The World. Each Of The 9 Parts Introduces The Period, Followed By 3 To 7 Case Studies.