Drawing on the evidence of anthropology as well as ancient literature and inscriptions, this title examines the emergence of law in Greece from the 8th through the 6th centuries BC, that is, from the oral culture of Homer and Hesiod to the written enactment of codes of law in most major cities.
Including the works of more than thirty authors, this edition of early Greek writings on social and political issues includes the origin of human society and law; the nature of justice and good government; the distribution of power among genders and social classes.
This commentary explores the six surviving speeches of Antiphon, a prominent orator from the fifth century BC. It provides in-depth analysis and insights into the historical context, rhetorical techniques, and themes present in his work. The book aims to enhance understanding of Antiphon's contributions to ancient rhetoric and his influence on subsequent generations of speakers and writers. Through detailed examination, it highlights the significance of these speeches in the realm of classical literature and oratory.
A detailed examination of the arguments presented in the fifth oration of the Athenian orator Antiphon, written ca. 420 B. C. for the defendant Euxitheos, accused of murdering Herodes. Attention is paid to the legal, political and social background of the case, and to the development of rhetorical theory of the time. The study concludes that the preponderance of evidence suggests that Euxitheos was guilty.