Oeconomicus: A Social and Historical Commentary, with a New English Translation (Clarendon Paperbacks)

by Xenophon (Author), SarahB.Pomeroy (Author)

• New

  Paperback
  1995

  $34.33

  The Oeconomicus is unique in Greek literature in combining a discussion of the proper management of an oikos (family or household) and didactic material on agriculture within a Socratic dialogue. It is a rich primary source for the social, economic and intellectual history of classical Athens.