Sycophancy In Athens

By John Oscar Lofberg

Book Overview

""Sycophancy in Athens"" is a scholarly book written by John Oscar Lofberg that explores the concept of sycophancy in ancient Athens. The book delves into the social and political context of Athens during the fifth and fourth centuries BCE, examining how sycophancy emerged as a pervasive problem in the city-state. Lofberg analyzes the various forms of sycophancy, such as false accusations, blackmail, and flattery, and how they were used to gain power, wealth, and influence. The author also explores the role of the Athenian legal system in combating sycophancy and how it influenced Athenian democracy. This book is an important contribution to the study of ancient Greek history and politics, shedding light on a little-understood aspect of Athenian society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163080497
• ISBN13: 9781163080498
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"