Trials from Classical Athens by Christopher Carey

Trials from Classical Athens by Christopher Carey

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.

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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ISBN 13	9780415107617
ISBN 10	041510761X
Title	Trials from Classical Athens
Author	Christopher Carey
Series	Routledge Sourcebooks For The Ancient World
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	1997-06-05
Number of pages	256
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