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Ancient Greek Laws: A Sourcebook
by Il Arnaoutoglou
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Routledge (1998-05-13)
ISBN: 0415149851
EAN: 9780415149853
Dewy Decimal #: 340.538
Paperback: 196 pages
Edition: 1
SKU: 08100124
Condition: Good As issued no ja
Comments: Trade Paperback. Good plus condition with some underlines in text. No creases to spine or cover. Minor wear to cover. Tight binding and clean crisp text. Nice copy.
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Product Description
In this comprehensive sourcebook, Ilias Arnaoutoglou presents a collection of ancient Greek laws, which are situated in their legal and historical contexts and are interpreted with relevant selections from Greek literature and epigraphical testimonies. A wide area of legislative activity in major and minor Greek city-states is covered, ranging from Delphoi and Athens in mainland Greece, to Gortyn in Crete, Olbia in South Russia and Aegean cities including Ephesos, Samos and Thasos.
The book is divided into three legislative areas: the household; the market-place; and the state . The author explores the significance of legislation in ancient Greece, the differences and similarities between ancient Greek legislation and legislators and their modern counterparts and also provides fresh translations of the legal documents presented.
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Good Book - Much Needed
Rating  (4)
Date: 2000-07-11
5 out of 5 customers found this reveiw helpful
As a student of Classics with a minimum language knowledge and no experience whatsoever on inscriptions I found this book a great help. Mr. Arnaoutoglou assembled many helpful laws from all over the Greek World (!not only Athens!). The fact that the laws are in translation is especially important for students who do not have the required knowledge of greek. Additionally, the bibliography is very helpfull without being burdensome. However, it is important to note one issue: the fact that the commentaries although helpful do not provide many of the nuances surrounding any given set of laws. In any case, I found this book quite helpfull as a start in studying Greek Law in general
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