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.
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"This book makes an important contribution to the knowledge of Xenophon's Oeconomics and will provide a valuable reference for social and economic historians."--Ancient Philosophy
"At the beginning of her remarks on translating the Oeconomicus (useful and informative as well to prospective translators), Pomeroy notes her aim 'to bring the Oeconomicus back into currency as a text' for all desiring to study Greek culture, society, and literature. She has."--Ancient History Bulletin
"Pomeroy's well-organized and comprehensive study, of value to a wide-range of readers, includes a wealth of material....her discussions are provocative....Pomeroy's book is...a study that opens up the Oeconomicus...to the scrutiny it deserves, while providing the tools necessary for this task."--Classical World
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Text: English, Greek (translation)
Original Language: Greek --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Original Language: Greek --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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In addition to Xenophon's own works, the principal ancient source for his life is the biography in Diogenes Laertius (2.48-9, early 3rd c. AD). Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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New York, Peloponnesian War, Diogenes Laertius, Xenophon's Oeconomicus, Cyrus the Great, Persian Empire, Athenian Propertied Families, Plato's Republic, Asia Minor, Carnes Lord, Spartan Constitution, Ancient World, Cavalry Commander, Hellenistic Egypt, Renaissance England, United States, Administration of the Achaemenid, Aeschines Socraticus, Attic Country House, British Library, Chapel Hill, Dema House, Evidence of the Persepolis, Greek Popular Morality, Pseudo-Aristotelian Oeconomica New!
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In addition to Xenophon's own works, the principal ancient source for his life is the biography in Diogenes Laertius (2.48-9, early 3rd c. AD). Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
liturgical class, slave reproduction, dramatic date Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Peloponnesian War, Diogenes Laertius, Xenophon's Oeconomicus, Cyrus the Great, Persian Empire, Athenian Propertied Families, Plato's Republic, Asia Minor, Carnes Lord, Spartan Constitution, Ancient World, Cavalry Commander, Hellenistic Egypt, Renaissance England, United States, Administration of the Achaemenid, Aeschines Socraticus, Attic Country House, British Library, Chapel Hill, Dema House, Evidence of the Persepolis, Greek Popular Morality, Pseudo-Aristotelian Oeconomica New!
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