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Origins of Democracy in Ancient Civilizations by Alethea is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The history of democracy traces back to ancient Sumerian city-states and Indian republics that had early democratic systems, though they later became monarchies. Ancient Athens is considered one of the first true democracies, where male citizens voted directly on decisions. However, authoritarianism replaced democracy in ancient Greece, concentrating power among the elite. Athenian democracy later emerged again based on selection of officials by lot and majority rule in assemblies.
- Author
- Alethea
- Language
- EN