Government in the ancient world / Challen, Paul C

Explores systems of government that existed in the ancient world, detailing their features and revealing what became of these societies. Features full-color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Introduces forms of government developed and used by various ancient civilizations, examining a range of cultures from the ancient Chinese to the Vikings, and discussing caste systems, systems of city-states, democracies, monarchies, and other systems of government.