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Trials from Classical Athens

Trials from Classical Athens

by Christopher Carey (Author)

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    Paperback 1997

    $5.58
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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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 256
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: Routledge
Published: 05 Jun 1997
ISBN 10: 041510761X
ISBN 13: 9780415107617

Media Reviews
In all respects Christopher Carey's new collection is a sourcebook well-conceived... this is a text that is likely to see many printings.
- Bryn Mawr Classical Review
Carey's selection of speeches is excellent ... Ideal for course in Athenian law.
- Religious Studies Review
Author Bio
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.