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The Growth of Criminal Law in Ancient Greece

Name: The Growth of Criminal Law in Ancient Greece
ISBN: 9780520348660

George M. Calhoun,

160 pages
English
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eBook - ePub

The Growth of Criminal Law in Ancient Greece

George M. Calhoun,

About this book

The Growth of Criminal Law in Ancient Greece delves into the evolution of legal frameworks and societal attitudes that shaped the concept of crime and criminal law in Greek civilization. This study meticulously examines the gradual transformation from primitive customs to more structured legal systems, exploring how the notion of crime evolved from a private matter to a public offense warranting state intervention. It traces the earliest forms of justice in Homeric Greece, where disputes were settled through self-help or mob action, to the foundational reforms of Solon in Athens, which introduced public prosecutions and laid the groundwork for what can be recognized as true criminal law. The book investigates key turning points, such as the transition from treating offenses as personal grievances (torts) to recognizing them as violations of public order. Through careful analysis of legal vocabulary, historical context, and Solon's pivotal role, the narrative reveals how Athenian criminal law became more inclusive and litigious, reflecting the growing complexity of society. With comparative insights into other Greek states and an exploration of religious and societal influences, this work offers a comprehensive view of the interplay between evolving legal doctrines and cultural norms. It is an essential resource for understanding the foundational principles of criminal law and their enduring legacy in Western jurisprudence. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1927.

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