Law, Rhetoric and Comedy in Classical Athens: Essays in Honour of Douglas M. MacDowell - Hardcover

 
9780954384555: Law, Rhetoric and Comedy in Classical Athens: Essays in Honour of Douglas M. MacDowell

Synopsis

An international cast of distinguished scholars here offers seventeen new contributions on the detail and development of Athenian law; the life, work, and political background of the Attic orators; and the intersection of Attic Comedy with Athenian law, politics, and society. In their detailed and careful use of evidence and deep awareness of social and historical contexts, the essays aspire to standards set by their distinguished honorand, Professor D.M. MacDowell.

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About the Author

D.L. Cairns received his PhD from the University of Glasgow, under the direction of D.M. MacDowell and A.F. Garvie.

R.A. Knox was a colleague of D.M. MacDowell (who also jointly supervised his DPhil) for thirty years.

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