The Laws of Solon: A New Edition with Introduction, Translation and Commentary (Library of Classical Studies) - Softcover

Lećo, D F; Rhodes, PJ

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1784536687 ISBN 13: 9781784536688

Publisher: I.B. Tauris, 2016

Synopsis

Solon (c 658-558 BC) is famous as both statesman and poet but also, and above all, as the paramount lawmaker of ancient Athens. Though his works survive only in fragments, we know from the writings of Herodotus and Plutarch that his constitutional reforms against the venality, greed and political power-play of Attica's tyrants and noblemen were hugely influential-and may even be said to have laid the foundations of western democracy. Solon's legal injunctions covered the widest range of topics and issues: economics and labour; sexual morality; social issues; and society and politics. Yet despite their fame and influence (and Solon's life and work generated a lively reception history), no complete edition of these writings has yet been published. This book offers the definitive critical edition of Solon's laws that has long been needed. It comprises the original Greek fragments with English translations, commentaries, a comprehensive introduction and important comparative Latin texts. It will be enthusiastically welcomed by specialists in ancient Greek language and history.

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About the Author

P.J. Rhodes is Honorary Professor and Emeritus Professor at the University of Durham, UK. His many publications include Thucydides, Books II (1988), III (1994), and IV.1-V.24 (1998); Ancient Democracy and Modern Ideology (2003), A History of the Classical Greek World, 478-323 BC (2010) and Alcibiades (2011).

Edition details

• Publisher: I.B. Tauris
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1784536687
• ISBN 13: 9781784536688
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224