Law, Rhetoric and Comedy in Classical Athens

Law, Rhetoric and Comedy in Classical Athens
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Publisher : Classical Press of Wales
Total Pages : 321
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ISBN-10 : 9781914535123
ISBN-13 : 191453512X
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Download or read book Law, Rhetoric and Comedy in Classical Athens written by D.L. Cairns and published by Classical Press of Wales. This book was released on 2004-12-31 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An international cast of distinguished scholars here offers seventeen new contributions on the detail and development of Athenian law; the life, work, and political background of the Attic orators; and the intersection of Attic Comedy with Athenian law, politics, and society. In their detailed and careful use of evidence and deep awareness of social and historical contexts, the essays aspire to standards set by their distinguished honorand, Professor D.M. MacDowell.


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