History

The History of Democracy

From Athens to the Modern World

A historical course on democracy from ancient Greece and Rome through revolutions, suffrage, mass parties, decolonization, liberal democracy, and contemporary strain.

3modules

12lessons

3hours

Course Content

Module 14 lessons · 1h

Ancient Experiments

A focused module on ancient experiments.

Athens and Direct Citizen Rule

18 min

Rome, Republicanism, and Mixed Government

18 min

Exclusion, Slavery, and the Limits of Ancient Citizenship

18 min

Ancient Experiments Checkpoint

8 min

Module 24 lessons · 1h

Revolutions and Representation

A focused module on revolutions and representation.

Parliaments, Charters, and Constitutional Conflict

18 min

The American and French Revolutions

18 min

Parties, Suffrage, and Mass Politics

18 min

Revolutions and Representation Checkpoint

8 min

Module 34 lessons · 1h

Modern Democracy Under Pressure

A focused module on modern democracy under pressure.

Liberal Democracy and Its Institutions

18 min

Decolonization and New Constitutions

18 min

Populism, Courts, Media, and Democratic Backsliding

18 min

Modern Democracy Under Pressure Checkpoint

8 min

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Course includes

12 interactive lessons

3 practice modules

12 detailed articles

3 hours of content