Trials from classical Athens
Editorial ROUTLEDGE
Festland Spanien
- Verlag ROUTLEDGE
- ISBN13 9780415107617
- ISBN10 041510761X
- Gegenstandsart Buch
- Buchseiten 247
- Jahr der Ausgabe 1996
- Bindung Gebunden
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Greek Geschichte Und KulturTrials from classical Athens
Editorial ROUTLEDGE
Festland Spanien
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What appeals, ideals, values and prejudices could be expected to influence an Athenian jury? Trials from Classical Athens presents a selection of key oratorical 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 selection of legal case studies ,dealing with different aspects of Athenian law. This volume provides a unique and accessible introduction to the Athenian legal system, and reveals the values
and social life of classical Athens. Trials from Classical Athens will become an invaluable resource for students of Greek history, and for anyone interested in the law, social history, and oratory.