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Author Lewis, John

Title Early Greek Lawgivers
Published London : Bloomsbury Publishing, 2013

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Description 1 online resource (165 pages)
Series Classical World Series
Classical world series.
Contents Cover Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Illustrations; Preface; Chronological Table; Map; 1. Approaching Greek Laws and Lawgivers; 2. Early Greek Order, Justice and Law; 3. The Lawgiver and his Laws; 4. Minos and Rhadamanthus of Crete; 5. Lycurgus of Sparta; 6. Solon of Athens; 7. Lesser Known Lawgivers; Suggestions for Further Reading; Questions for Further Study; Glossary of Technical Terms; Index
Summary Designed for students and teachers of Ancient History or Classical Civilisation at school and in early university years, this series provides a valuable collection of guides to the history, art, literature, values and social institutions of the ancient world. ""Early Greek Lawgivers"" examines the men who brought laws to the early Greek city states, as an introduction both to the development of law and to the basic issues in early legal practice. The lawgiver was a man of special status, who could resolve disputes without violence, and who brought a sense of order to his community. Figures suc
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Subject Law, Greek -- History
Practice of law (Greek law) -- History
Ancient history: to c 500 CE.
General & world history.
Jurisprudence & general issues.
LAW -- Essays.
LAW -- General Practice.
LAW -- Jurisprudence.
LAW -- Paralegals & Paralegalism.
LAW -- Practical Guides.
LAW -- Reference.
Law, Greek
Practice of law (Greek law)
Genre/Form History
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781472538697
1472538692