Ancient Greek Laws

In this comprehensive and accessible sourcebook Ilias Arnaoutoglou presents a collection of ancient Greek laws which are situated in their legal and historical contexts and are elucidated with relevant selections from Greek literature and epigraphical testimonies. A wide area of legislative activity in major and minor Greek city-states ranging from Delphoi and Athens in mainland Greece to Gortyn in Crete Olbia in South Russia and Aegean cities including Ephesos Samos and Thasos is covered. Ilias Arnaoutoglou divides legislation into three main areas:* the household - marriage divorce inheritance adoption sexual offences and personal status* the market-place - trade finance sale coinage and leases* the state - constitution legislative process public duties colonies building activities naval forces penal regulations religion politics and inter-state affairs.Dr Arnaoutoglou explores the significance of legislation in ancient Greece the differences and similarities between ancient Greek legislation and legislators and their modern counterparts and also provides fresh translations of the legal documents themselves.