"This is one of the stimulating books through which M. I. Finley transformed approaches to ancient history in the anglophone world, rejecting arid antiquarianism and insisting on dialogue between the ancient world and the modern."
~P. J. Rhodes, honorary professor and emeritus professor, Durham University
"Given the current crisis in the experience of twenty-first century democracies, the republication of Finley’s landmark work on the distinctive grounding principles of Athenian versus modern democracies could not be more timely."
~Arlene Saxonhouse, Caroline Robbins Professor of Political Science and Women's Studies
"A stylish, stimulating, and enjoyable author."
~The British Journal of Sociology
"It is to be hoped that this small book, which testifies to the erudition, the critical spirit and the open-mindedness of its author, will attract the attention not only of historians, but also of politicians and political theorists."
~G. J. D. Aalders, author of Political Thought in Hellenistic Times
"Highly stimulating and instructive reading for all whose interests lie in history, economics, sociology and political theory and institutions... Professor Finley is a master of many disciplines."
"An extremely stimulating series of essays, demonstrating anew the continued vitality and relevance of the Athenian experience to modern political problems."
~Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science
"The usefulness of Finley's discussion of these issues is beyond question."
~Barry Hindess, author of Discourses of Power: From Hobbes to Foucault
"Brilliant."
~Thomas B. Jones, author of Bad Lies and Promoting Active Learning
"There is much here to think about."
~The American Historical Review
