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This edition brings together Aristotle’s core political works, The Politics and the surviving Constitution of Athens, with a revised and extended introduction that clarifies Aristotle’s political theory in the context of his ethical and natural philosophy. The text includes a comprehensive guide to further reading, an index of names with biographical notes, and a specialized glossary for the Constitution, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars of ancient Greek political science.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Politics & Government/Political Theory
Authors: Aristotle
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