The Edinburgh companion to the history of democracy : from pre-history to future possibilities

## 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. ## Key Features * The first book to study lesser-known histories of democracy alongside familiar examples * Includes historical accounts from leading scholars that document the development of democratic practices in their area or epoch of interest * Contributors include Jack Goody, John Keane, Larbi Sadiki, James Anderson, John Fisher and Seymour Drescher ## Notes on Contributors [See the full list of contributors here (pdf)](http://www.euppublishing.com/userimages/ContentEditor/1410946681054/Edinburgh%20Companion%20to%20the%20History%20of%20Democracy%20-%20Contributors.pdf%22) ## Split into 9 parts ## Part I: Pre-Classical Democracy Pre-history o The Assyrians o Ancient India o Ancient China o Islam and Phoenicia ## Part II: Classical Democracy Early Greece and Sparta o Athens o Rome ## Part III: Medieval Democracy Islam o Venice o The Nordic Countries o Medieval Church ## Part IV: Early Modern Period English Parliament o Diggers and Levellers o Swiss Cantons o America o French Revolution ## Part V: Contacts and Colonialisms Africa o Native Americans o Australasia o Colonial Singapore ## Part VI: National Movements 1808: South American Liberation o 1848: European Revolutions o 1919: After Versailles o 1945: Post WWII o 1989: Eastern Europe ## Part VII: Peoples’ Movements Anti-Slavery o Women’s Suffrage o Socialism, Communism, Anarchism o Civil Rights ## Part VIII: Democracy Today Anti-Apartheid in South Africa o ‘Rose Revolution’ in Georgia o Iraq o Bolivia o Burma o Chinese Local Democratisation o Islam since 9/11 ## Part IX: Futures and Possibilities Transnational Democracy o Digital Democracy o Deliberative Democracy o Democracy Promotion o Radical Democracy o Democracy: New Thinking About an Old Ideal 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. Key Features The first book to study lesser-known histories of democracy alongside familiar examples Includes historical accounts from leading scholars that document the development of democratic practices in their area or epoch of interest Contributors include Jack Goody, John Keane, Larbi Sadiki, James Anderson, John Fisher and Seymour Drescher Notes on Contributors (http://www.euppublishing.com/userimages/ContentEditor/1410946681054/Edinburgh%20Companion%20to%20the%20History%20of%20Democracy%20-%20Contributors.pdf%22) See the full list of contributors here (pdf) Split into 9 parts Part I: Pre-Classical Democracy Pre-history o The Assyrians o Ancient India o Ancient China o Islam and Phoenicia Part II: Classical Democracy Early Greece and Sparta o Athens o Rome Part III: Medieval Democracy Islam o Venice o The Nordic Countries o Medieval Church Part IV: Early Modern Period English Parliament o Diggers and Levellers o Swiss Cantons o America o French Revolution Part V: Contacts and Colonialisms Africa o Native Americans o Australasia o Colonial Singapore Part VI: National Movements 1808: South American Liberation o 1848: European Revolutions o 1919: After Versailles o 1945: Post WWII o 1989: Eastern Europe Part VII: Peoples’ Movements Anti-Slavery o Women’s Suffrage o Socialism, Communism, Anarchism o Civil Rights Part VIII: Democracy Today Anti-Apartheid in South Africa o ‘Rose Revolution’ in Georgia o Iraq o Bolivia o Burma o Chinese Local Democratisation o Islam since 9/11 Part IX: Futures and Possibilities Transnational Democracy o Digital Democracy o Deliberative Democracy o Democracy Promotion o Radical Democracy o Democracy: New Thinking About an Old Ideal Re-examines 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. The first book to study lesser-known histories of democracy alongside familiar examples Includes historical accounts from leading scholars that document the development of democratic practices in their area or epoch of interest Contributors include Jack Goody, John Keane, Larbi Sadiki, James Anderson, John Fisher and Seymour Drescher Examples include ancient India, medieval Venetia, Native America, Iraqis, ancient Athens, Women's Suffrage and the Anti-Apartheid movement Critically examines the history of democracy, from ancient history to the directions it might take in the future. Over the course of 42 chapters, this book explores the full breadth of the origins of democracy and expands the canon of democratic history by exploring new - and sometimes surprising - examples from around the world.