ISBN: 9780243489862 - der staat in der ilias und odyssee: ein beitrag zur beurtheilung der homerischen verfassung (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed analysis of the state structure of the ancient Greek city-state as depicted in the 'Iliad' and 'Odyssey.' The author begins with the premise that these texts provide a valuable insight into the oldest known state system in the ancient world, and that the evolution of the Greek state can be traced through the observable changes in the political, social, and cultural discrepancies between the two epic poems. Drawing careful distinctions between the two, the author explores the Homeric concepts of rank and privilege as expressed in the use of titles such as 'basileus', 'gerontes', and 'demoi', and argues that what may have begun as a loose confederation of petty kingdoms ruled by warrior-kings, slowly evolved into a more complex system with an established ruling class and a formal assembly of nobles. Changes in the social and political landscape of the Greek city-state are examined through the lens of language and literary tradition, with particular attention paid to the varying portrayals of the social and political roles of women, slaves, and craftsmen. Ultimately, this book provides a fresh perspective on the development of the earliest known Greek state system, offering valuable insights for scholars and general readers alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…