Oeconomicus A Social and Historical Commentary by Xenophon ISBN 13: 9780198140825

Oxford University Press, 1994. Ancient Greek Edition. Hardcover. Like new/Like new. Like new hardcover with navy blue cloth to spine and gilt lettering to spine. Like new dust jacket. 8vo. (5.75 x 0.75 x 8.75 inches) Clean text free of marks or underlining. Includes text and translation, bibliography, commentary, Greek index to Commentary and a general index. 388 pp. Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. The Oeconomicus is unique in Greek literature in combining a discussion of the proper management of an oikos ('family', 'household', 'estate') and didactic material on agriculture within a Socratic dialogue. It is one of the richest primary sources for the social, economic, and intellectual history of classical Athens. It contains valuable information and raises questions of perennial interest on marriage, the innate moral, physical, and mental qualities of men and women; the functioning of domestic and pubic economies; rural and urban life; Greek slavery; popular religion; the… Read More

Oxford University Press. Used - Very Good. 1994. Hardcover. Cloth, dj. Light scuffing to jacket along bottom edge; some discoloration to flaps. Erased pencil marks on front free endpaper. Else fine, clean internals. Very Good. (Subject: Ancient, Greece).

Oxford University Press. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1994. Hardcover. 0198140827 . Book is fine. DJ has some shelfwear and creasing. ; 400 pages; The Oeconomicus is unique in Greek literature in combining a discussion of the proper management of a family or household and didactic material on agriculture within a Socratic dialogue. One of the richest primary sources for the social, economic, and intellectual history of classical Athens, it has been largely neglected despite the current widespread interest in the subjects discussed. This volume provides a new translation to complement the Oxford Classical Text, and a comprehensive introduction and commentary, making the book readily accessible to those both with and without Greek. .

1994. . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good . In Very Good Dustwrapper. 8vo. - minor shelfwear - dustwrapper a little rubbed with some slight chipping to edges - previous owners name to front free endpaper - Book ow/ solid, clean and bright - 388 pages