Showing papers in "Classical World in 1977"
TL;DR: The Ancient Greeks as discussed by the authors is a collection of essays ranging from detailed studies of ancient societies to a discussion of the broader topics of historical technique and also considers what the classical tradition has to offer us.
Abstract: This volume is a collection of essays ranging from detailed studies of ancient societies to a discussion of the broader topics of historical technique. The book also considers what the classical tradition has to offer us. From the author of "The Ancient Greeks".
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TL;DR: The only book of its kind in any language, Travel in the Ancient World as mentioned in this paper offers a lively, comprehensive history of ancient travel, from the first Egyptian voyages recorded in Old Kingdom inscriptions through Greek and Roman times to the Christian pilgrimages of the fourth and sixth centuries.
Abstract: The only book of its kind in any language, Travel in the Ancient World offers a lively, comprehensive history of ancient travel, from the first Egyptian voyages recorded in Old Kingdom inscriptions through Greek and Roman times to the Christian pilgrimages of the fourth and sixth centuries. Rich in anecdote and colorful detail, it now returns to print in paperback with a new preface by the author.
TL;DR: The Argument and the Action of Plato's "Laws" as discussed by the authors is a posthumous publication of Strauss's "argument and the action of the Laws" which was compiled shortly before his death in 1973.
Abstract: The posthumous publication of The Argument and the Action of Plato's \"Laws\" was compiled shortly before the death of Leo Strauss in 1973. Strauss offers an insightful and instructive reading through careful probing of Plato's classic text. \"Strauss's The Argument and the Action of Plato's 'Laws' reflects his interest in political thought, his dogged method of following the argument of the Laws step by step, and his vigorous defense of this dialogue's integrity in respect to the ideals of the Republic.\"--Cross Currents \"The unique characteristics of this commentary on the Laws reflect the care and precision which were the marks of Professor Strauss's efforts to understand the complex thoughts of other men.\"--Allan D. Nelson, Canadian Journal of Political Science \"Thorough and provocative, an important addition to Plato scholarship.\"--Library Journal \"The major purpose of the commentary is to provide a reading of the dialogue which displays its structural arrangement and the continuity of the argument.\"--J. W. Dy, Bibliographical Bulletin of Philosophy \"The reader of Strauss's book is indeed guided closely through the whole text.\"-- M. J. Silverthorne, The Humanities Association Review Leo Strauss (1899-1973) was the Robert Maynard Hutchins Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of political science at the University of Chicago.