Table of Contents

Preface Introduction Socio-political identities Models of the history of citizenship 1. Greece Sparta Plato and Aristotle Athens 2. Rome Republic and Empire Stoics 3. Medieval and Early Modern Periods Middle Ages Italian city-states The age of absolute monarchy 4. Age of Revolutions Pre-revolutionary ideas American Revolution French Revolution 5. Modern and Contemporary Themes I Nationality and multiculturalism Federalism World Citizenship 6. Modern and Contemporary Themes II Civil, political and social rights Women Civic socialization and education Conclusion Dilemmas in historical context References and Select Bibliography Index

About the Author

Derek Heater is the author of World Citizenship, A History of Education and Citizenship and What Is Citizenship?

Reviews

"An excellent historical account of citizenship ... Heater's work has a depth and solidity that is missing elsewhere. This is another excellent book from the leading authority in the field." -Ian Davies,author of Talking Politics "An admirably clear, concise and entertaining survey of the different forms citizenship has taken from ancient to modern times." -Keith Faulks,author of Citizenship