Greek Society & Thought — 4-Book Scholarly Bundle on Ancient Greece
Greek Society & Thought — 4-Book Scholarly Bundle on Ancient Greece
Greek Society & Thought — 4-Book Scholarly Bundle on Ancient Greece
This curated set explores the social structures, legal systems, and philosophical undercurrents of ancient Greece. From slavery and citizenship to myth, justice, and intellectual life, these four volumes offer a penetrating view into the complexities of Greek civilization. Ideal for historians, classicists, and collectors of French-language scholarship.
Included in this set
• Les Esclaves en Grèce ancienne by Yvon Garlan — Maspero, Collection Textes à l’appui, Histoire Classique, 1982, 223 pages. A foundational study of slavery in Greek society, examining its economic, legal, and cultural dimensions.
• Les Anciens Grecs by Moses I. Finley — Maspero, Collection Textes à l’appui, Histoire Classique, 1977, 176 pages. A concise and accessible introduction to Greek life and thought, written by one of the 20th century’s leading historians of antiquity.
• Le Chasseur Noir: Formes de pensée et formes de société dans le monde grec by Pierre Vidal-Naquet — Maspero, Collection Fondations, 1983, 485 pages. A landmark work blending anthropology, history, and myth to illuminate Greek mentalities and social structures.
• Symbola: Les étrangers et la justice dans les cités grecques by Philippe Gauthier — Université de Nancy, Annales de l’Est, 1972, 401 pages. A rare and rigorous study of intercity legal conventions and the treatment of foreigners in Greek city-states.
Why this bundle stands out
This set brings together four distinct yet complementary perspectives on ancient Greece—slavery, citizenship, justice, and intellectual life. Each volume is authored by a respected scholar and published by leading French academic presses. A rare opportunity to acquire texts that are both intellectually rich and physically scarce.
Condition: Gently used vintage copies with light shelf wear. A few passages might be underlined in pencil in some books and can be erased if desired. The first page bears the name of the original owner—Elisabeth
One only— Curated from my personal library built during years of study at the Sorbonne., ready to ship from California.
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