Trials from Classical Athens (Routledge Sourcebooks for the Ancient World) - Hardcover

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Carey, Christopher

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9780415107600: Trials from Classical Athens (Routledge Sourcebooks for the Ancient World)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0415107601 ISBN 13: 9780415107600
Publisher: Routledge, 1997

Synopsis

Trials from Classical Athens presents a selection of key forensic speeches with new translations and lucid explanatory notes, detailing the strengths and weaknesses of the arguments and a discussion of the legal issues raised. Carey offers a diverse repertory of legal case studies which deal with different aspects of Athenian law. The volume provides a unique and accessible introduction to the Athenian legal system and how the system reveals the values and social life of Classical Athens. This comprehensive book will be a fundamental resource for students of Ancient Greek history and anyone interested in the law, social history and oratory of the Ancient Greek world.

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About the Author

Christopher Carey was born in Liverpool and studied at Jesus College, Cambridge. He has taught at St Andrews, University of Minnesota, Carleton College and Royal Holloway, where he is currently Professor of Classics. He has published work on Greek lyric, drama, oratory and law.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
1997
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415107601
ISBN 13 
9780415107600
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
256
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