City of Socrates

In this revised and updated edition, J.W. Roberts examines the cultural legacy of fifth century BC Athens which includes democracy, tragedy, comedy, political history, moral philosophy, mathematical astronomy and the Parthenon. The book includes an investigation of the trial of Sokrates, the city's most radical critic. City of Sokrates presents a comprehensive, yet concise and accessible account of the historical and cultural significance of Athens should be of interest to all students of the ancient Greek world.

 

Preface Acknowledgements Introduction The Sources of Knowledge 1. Country and Town 2. Population, Property, Taxation 3. Radical Democracy: Constitution Cohesion 4. The Imperial Ethos 5. Schooling, Literacy, Books and History 6. Religion 7. Art and Patronage: Poetry in General Tragedy Comedy Visual Art 8. Science, Nature, Culture and the Sophists 9. Philosophy, from Anaxagoras to Sokrates Appendix 1. Athenian Money Appendix 2. Chronological Table Further Reading Index.