The Murder Of Herodes: And Other Trials From The Athenian Law Courts
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
A landmark work of classical scholarship, The Murder of Herodes: And Other Trials from the Athenian Law Courts presents a vivid and authoritative window into the legal world of ancient Greece, drawing directly from the surviving speeches of orators such as Antiphon, Lysias, and Demosthenes. Kathleen Freeman translates and contextualizes a compelling selection of real court cases, ranging from murder and fraud to inheritance disputes and political intrigue, illustrating how Athenian democracy played out not only in the assembly but in the drama of the courtroom. The tone is both scholarly and accessible, grounding each case in its historical and social context so that readers gain a nuanced understanding of Athenian law, rhetoric, and civic life. Freeman's sharp editorial commentary illuminates the strategies of the orators and the vulnerabilities of the accused, making these ancient proceedings feel remarkably immediate and human. The result is an indispensable text for students of classical antiquity, legal history, and the art of persuasion.
Author: Kathleen Freeman
Format: Hardback
Published: 1946, Macdonald & Co., (Publishers) Ltd.
Genre: Ancient history
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
A landmark work of classical scholarship, The Murder of Herodes: And Other Trials from the Athenian Law Courts presents a vivid and authoritative window into the legal world of ancient Greece, drawing directly from the surviving speeches of orators such as Antiphon, Lysias, and Demosthenes. Kathleen Freeman translates and contextualizes a compelling selection of real court cases, ranging from murder and fraud to inheritance disputes and political intrigue, illustrating how Athenian democracy played out not only in the assembly but in the drama of the courtroom. The tone is both scholarly and accessible, grounding each case in its historical and social context so that readers gain a nuanced understanding of Athenian law, rhetoric, and civic life. Freeman's sharp editorial commentary illuminates the strategies of the orators and the vulnerabilities of the accused, making these ancient proceedings feel remarkably immediate and human. The result is an indispensable text for students of classical antiquity, legal history, and the art of persuasion.