Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Preliminary Material / L. O’sullivan -- Introduction / L. O’sullivan -- Chapter One. The Background To The Regime: Demetrius Of Phalerum’s Early Years / L. O’sullivan -- Chapter Two. Demetrius The Law-Giver: The Moral Programme / L. O’sullivan -- Chapter Three. The Institutions Of Democracy / L. O’sullivan -- Chapter Four. Festivals And Finances: The Economic Administration Of Athens / L. O’sullivan -- Chapter Five. Philosophy And The Phalerean Regime / L. O’sullivan -- Chapter Six. Athens And Cassander / L. O’sullivan -- Chapter Seven. Conclusion / L. O’sullivan -- Appendix 1. The Literary Sources For The Regime Of Demetrius / L. O’sullivan -- Appendix 2. Gunaikonomoi and Nomophulakes—A Comparison / L. O’sullivan -- Appendix 3. The Duties Of The Gunaikonomoi: A Rejected Suggestion / L. O’sullivan -- Works Cited / L. O’sullivan -- Index Locorum / L. O’sullivan -- General Index / L. O’sullivan.

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Erudite and urbane, a scion of the Peripatos, Demetrius of Phalerum dominated Athenian political life for a decade (317-307 B.C.E.) with Macedonian support. Viewed by some as the embodiment of the longed-for 'philosopher-king', Demetrius has been seen a test case for the interplay of philosophical training and political praxis in antiquity. This book, through a close re-examination of the fragmentary and diffuse testimonia for Demetrius’ decade, argues that such a view misunderstands his legislative, constitutional and financial reforms, which should rather be seen within the context of Macedonian suzerainty, Athenian self-interest, and contemporary social changes. Such a context also affords a better understanding of the dynamic relations between the Macedonian generals and the preeminent Greek city at the dawn of the Hellenistic era.