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Athenian Graintax Law Of 374373 Bc
Ronald S. Stroud
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Paperback. Transcription and translation, with an extensive commentary, of the long and well-preserved Athenian law that was found inscribed on a marble stele during the Agora Excavations of 1986. Includes a discussion of the possible location of the Aiakeion building and of the purpose, nature and implementation of the law and its historical setting. Series: Hesperia supplements. Num Pages: 153 pages, 7 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HDDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 216. .
The first publication of a complex and well-preserved Athenian law of great interest to historians. Discovered in the Agora Excavations in 1986, this hitherto unknown law rivals in importance that of the law on silver coinage of 375/4 B.C., which was published by the author some twenty years ago. In addition to the complete text, translation, and notes on readings, the author, a superb epigrapher, provides commentary on the many parts of this document, which contributes significant new information on the history, law, economy, topography, and public finance of Athens in the Classical period. The first section of the volume ... Read more
The first publication of a complex and well-preserved Athenian law of great interest to historians. Discovered in the Agora Excavations in 1986, this hitherto unknown law rivals in importance that of the law on silver coinage of 375/4 B.C., which was published by the author some twenty years ago. In addition to the complete text, translation, and notes on readings, the author, a superb epigrapher, provides commentary on the many parts of this document, which contributes significant new information on the history, law, economy, topography, and public finance of Athens in the Classical period. The first section of the volume ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
American School of Classical Studies at Athens United States
Number of pages
153
Condition
New
Series
Hesperia supplements
Number of Pages
153
Place of Publication
Princeton, United States
ISBN
9780876615294
SKU
V9780876615294
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About Ronald S. Stroud
Ronald S. Stroud is the Klio Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Classical Languages and Literature at the University of California, Berkeley.
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