The Shape of Athenian Law [Paperback]

Unlike its predecessors, this systematic survey of the law of Athens is based on explicit discussion of how the subject might be studied, incorporating topics like the democratic political system and social structure. The author draws primarily on the surviving law-court speeches of the Attic orators, but also uses Athenian comedy, public inscriptions, and various historical and philosophical texts. Technical and legal terms, ancient and modern, are explained in a comprehensive glossary.

A work offering the best discussion on the practice and substance of Athenian law in the ages of Pericles and Demosthenes. --Choice

An important new survey of Athenian law....[Todd] has succeeded in writing a work that is accessible and likely to be of interest to a general audience....A stimulating and useful work....Those working in Athenian law in the future will want to have Todd's book in front of them....This is a considerable achievement. --Bryn Mawr Classical Reviews