The Secret History of Democracy

by Benjamin Isakhan, Stephen Stockwell

This book explores the intriguing idea that there is much more democracy in human history than is generally acknowledged. It establishes that democracy was developing across greater Asia before classical Athens, clung on during the 'Dark Ages', often formed part of indigenous governance and is developing today in unexpected ways.

Genres: Politics, Nonfiction, History

263 pages, Hardcover

First published January 28, 2011

Reviews

[Steven Muhlberger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Articles treat different historic democratic and quasi--democratic regimes.

[Dave Kinkead · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting collection of papers exploring non-traditional conceptions of democracy throughout history.

[Alana · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars my favourite chapters were the ones on Islam and feminist movements in MENA

[Wajda Tabassum]

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