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Hardcover. Addresses the historical, social and political contexts within which Solon of Athens instituted wide-ranging reforms to the Athenian constitution (594-93 BCE), the impact of those reforms on the political self-awareness of the archaic Athenians themselves, and the ethical and political philosophies that drove reform. Num Pages: 385 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBLA1; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 866.
This book addresses the historical, social and political contexts within which Solon of Athens instituted wide-ranging reforms to the Athenian constitution (594-93 BCE), the impact of those reforms on the growing political self-awareness of the archaic Athenians themselves, and the developing ethical and political philosophies that drove reform. It also provides, for the first time in 90 years, a detailed and comprehensive commentary on each of the 43 extant fragments of Solon's poetry. In the light of modern scholarship, Ron Owens sets out the story of Solon's life, and examines the nature of the entrenched and threatening political and economic ... Read more
This book addresses the historical, social and political contexts within which Solon of Athens instituted wide-ranging reforms to the Athenian constitution (594-93 BCE), the impact of those reforms on the growing political self-awareness of the archaic Athenians themselves, and the developing ethical and political philosophies that drove reform. It also provides, for the first time in 90 years, a detailed and comprehensive commentary on each of the 43 extant fragments of Solon's poetry. In the light of modern scholarship, Ron Owens sets out the story of Solon's life, and examines the nature of the entrenched and threatening political and economic ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
385
Condition
New
Number of Pages
385
Place of Publication
Liverpool, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845194031
SKU
V9781845194031
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Ref
99-50
About Ron Owens
Ron Owens has multi-faceted ministries that include teaching, preaching, and music, and he was associate to Henry Blackaby in the Office of Prayer and Spiritual Awakening at the North American Mission Board. His previous books include Manley Beasley: Man of Faith, Instrument of Revival and Return to Worship.
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