Oligarchy
In an oligarchy, political power rests with a small privileged group. Oligarchs may exercise power directly or indirectly, but they often act out of selfish or corrupt motives. This book examines the history of oligarchy, which was first described by the ancient Greeks more than 2,300 years ago. The book also asks whether today's superrich constitute a new oligarchy that threatens to undermine American democracy.
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Oligarchy
In an oligarchy, political power rests with a small privileged group. Oligarchs may exercise power directly or indirectly, but they often act out of selfish or corrupt motives. This book examines the history of oligarchy, which was first described by the ancient Greeks more than 2,300 years ago. The book also asks whether today's superrich constitute a new oligarchy that threatens to undermine American democracy.
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Oligarchy

Oligarchy

by LeeAnne Gelletly
Oligarchy

Oligarchy

by LeeAnne Gelletly

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In an oligarchy, political power rests with a small privileged group. Oligarchs may exercise power directly or indirectly, but they often act out of selfish or corrupt motives. This book examines the history of oligarchy, which was first described by the ancient Greeks more than 2,300 years ago. The book also asks whether today's superrich constitute a new oligarchy that threatens to undermine American democracy.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781422294598
Publisher: Mason Crest
Publication date: 09/02/2014
Series: Major Forms of World Government Series
Sold by: SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format: eBook
Pages: 64
Lexile: 1070L (what's this?)
File size: 12 MB
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Age Range: 11 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction Dr. Timothy Colton, Chairman Department of Government, Harvard University 4

1 Oligarchy and the Elite 7

2 Oligarchies in the Classical World 13

3 Italian and Dutch Republics 23

4 Colonial Rule and Oligarchies 35

5 Financial Oligarchs 47

Chapter Notes 56

Chronology 58

Glossary 59

Further Reading 60

Internet Resources 61

Index 62

Contributors 64

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