Democracy in Europe : a history of an ideology /

This history traces the development of democracy in Europe from its origins in ancient Greece up to the present day. Considers all the major watersheds in the development of democracy in modern Europe. Describes the rediscovery of Ancient Greek political ideals by intellectuals at the end of the eig...

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Main Author: Canfora, Luciano
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2006.
Series:Making of Europe.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This history traces the development of democracy in Europe from its origins in ancient Greece up to the present day. Considers all the major watersheds in the development of democracy in modern Europe. Describes the rediscovery of Ancient Greek political ideals by intellectuals at the end of the eighteenth century. Examines the twenty-year crisis from 1789 to 1815, when the repercussions of revolution in France were felt across the European continent. Explains how events in France led to the explosion of democratic movements between 1830 and 1848.
Physical Description:1 online resource (vi, 302 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-286) and index.
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