Description:
How successful were the Greeks in bringing about the rule of law? What did the Greeks recognise as 'law' both in the 'polis' and internationally? How did the courts attempt to implement this ideal, and how successful were they? This collection of essays sets out to answer these questions.
Brief description: Edward Harris is Professor of Classics at Brooklyn College and the Graduate School, City University of New York. Lene Rubinstein is Lecturer in Classics at Royal Holloway College, University of London
Review Quotes: Focusing upon such topics as law, religion, sources of legitimacy, substance and procedure, legal arguments in court, documents and witnesses, and more, The Law And The Courts In Ancient Greece is a superb exploration of the founding principles and practices of modern justice systems used today. A col-lege-level critical analysis of the founda-tion and practical aspects of enforcing laws and settling disputes, The Law And The Courts In Ancient Greece is a seminal contribution to Classical Law and Antiquarian History collections.