The Family In Classical Greece
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work in classical scholarship, The Family in Classical Greece presents a detailed and authoritative examination of the domestic and social structures that underpinned ancient Greek civilization. W. K. Lacey argues that the family unit — the oikos — was the fundamental building block of Greek society, shaping political, legal, and religious life in ways that are often overlooked in broader historical narratives. Drawing on literary, philosophical, and legal sources, the work chronicles the roles of men, women, and children within Athenian and broader Hellenic households, illuminating marriage customs, inheritance laws, and the status of women with scholarly precision. Written with academic rigour yet accessible clarity, it remains an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand the private world behind the public glory of classical Greece.
Author: W. K. Lacey
Format: Paperback
Genre: Ancient history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work in classical scholarship, The Family in Classical Greece presents a detailed and authoritative examination of the domestic and social structures that underpinned ancient Greek civilization. W. K. Lacey argues that the family unit — the oikos — was the fundamental building block of Greek society, shaping political, legal, and religious life in ways that are often overlooked in broader historical narratives. Drawing on literary, philosophical, and legal sources, the work chronicles the roles of men, women, and children within Athenian and broader Hellenic households, illuminating marriage customs, inheritance laws, and the status of women with scholarly precision. Written with academic rigour yet accessible clarity, it remains an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand the private world behind the public glory of classical Greece.