Aristotle's is widely acknowledged as a classic and one of the founding texts of political theory and philosophy. Written by a leading expert in ancient philosophical thought, is a coherent guide that makes sense of an often difficult and disorganized work, carefully explaining its key themes. Jean Roberts introduces and assesses: Aristotle is one of the most important figures in Western thought and contains some of our earliest ideas about democracy. This is essential reading for all students of philosophy and political thought.