Routledge Ancient Greek Laws: A Sourcebook - Legal History

Explore the legal foundations of the ancient world with Ancient Greek Laws: A Sourcebook from Routledge. This comprehensive volume by Ilias Arnaoutoglou provides a detailed collection of ancient Greek laws, placing them within their specific historical and legal contexts. By integrating selections from Greek literature and epigraphical testimonies, this book offers a deep look into how these ancient societies functioned. The text covers a wide range of legislative activity across major and minor city-states. Readers can examine the legal structures of Delphoi and Athens in mainland Greece, Gortyn in Crete, and Olbia in South Russia. It also includes Aegean cities such as Ephesos, Samos, and Thasos. Arnaoutoglou organizes the legislation into three main areas to help readers navigate the complex legal landscape, starting with the household, including marriage and divorce. This sourcebook serves as an essential resource for students and researchers interested in the legal history and social structures of the ancient Greek world.