Athenian Democratic Origins; and other essays
by G.E.M. De Ste. Croix; David Harvey and Robert Parker (Editors)
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Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/near fine. First printing, octavo size, 472 pp. From the summary on the dust jacket: "In these interconnected essays the late Geoffrey de Ste. Croix defends the institutions of the Athenian democracy, showing that they were much more practical, rational, and impartial than has usually been acknowledged....[he] also argues that commercial factors had much less influence on Greek politics than modern scholars tend to assume. As always, he works out these general positions with the utmost lucidity and pungency...."
___DESCRIPTION: Bound in full black textured paper over boards, gilt lettering and rules on the spine; octavo size (8.75" by 5.75"), pagination: [i-v] vi-viii, [1] 2-464. In the publisher's dust jacket (not clipped, but without a printed price), both panels and spine with illustrations reminiscent of Greek lettering, publisher's ads on the front flap, back flap blank.
___CONDITION: Volume fine, with clean boards, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; clean, crisp, and as new. The unclipped dust jacket near fine, clean with truly minimal edgewear.
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___DESCRIPTION: Bound in full black textured paper over boards, gilt lettering and rules on the spine; octavo size (8.75" by 5.75"), pagination: [i-v] vi-viii, [1] 2-464. In the publisher's dust jacket (not clipped, but without a printed price), both panels and spine with illustrations reminiscent of Greek lettering, publisher's ads on the front flap, back flap blank.
___CONDITION: Volume fine, with clean boards, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; clean, crisp, and as new. The unclipped dust jacket near fine, clean with truly minimal edgewear.
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
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- Bookseller
- Swan's Fine Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- CNJL2278
- Title
- Athenian Democratic Origins; and other essays
- Author
- G.E.M. De Ste. Croix; David Harvey and Robert Parker (Editors)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- near fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Place of Publication
- Oxford
- Date Published
- 2004
- Keywords
- History, Greek History, Politics, Democracy
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