In his seminal work, Models of Democracy, political theorist David Held provides a comprehensive and accessible survey of democratic theory from ancient Greece to the modern era. The book systematically explores a wide range of historical and contemporary models, including classical Athenian democracy, republicanism, liberal democracy, and more recent concepts like deliberative and cosmopolitan democracy. Held critically analyzes the core principles, historical context, and practical implications of each model, offering readers a clear and nuanced understanding of the evolving nature of democratic ideals and institutions. This is an essential text for students of political science.