Outputs (2)

The Rule of Law in Action in Democratic Athens (2013)
Book
Harris, E. (2013). The Rule of Law in Action in Democratic Athens. Oxford University Press

Draws on insights from legal theory and the New Institutionalism to challenge many traditional assumptions about the primitive nature of Athenian law and legal institutions

How to Address the Athenian Assembly: Rhetoric and Political Tactics in the Debate About Mytilene (Thuc. 3.37–50) (2013)
Journal Article
Harris, E. (2013). How to Address the Athenian Assembly: Rhetoric and Political Tactics in the Debate About Mytilene (Thuc. 3.37–50). Classical Quarterly, 63(1), 94-109. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0009838812000663

In 428 b.c.e. the city of Mytilene launched a revolt against the Athenians and invited the Spartans to send them assistance. The plans for the revolt were reported to the Athenians (3.2), who sent a force against the city (3.3). The Mytilenians asked... Read More about How to Address the Athenian Assembly: Rhetoric and Political Tactics in the Debate About Mytilene (Thuc. 3.37–50).