Free Speech in Classical Antiquity

Free Speech in Classical Antiquity
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Total Pages : 462
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ISBN-10 : 9789047405689
ISBN-13 : 9047405684
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Book Synopsis Free Speech in Classical Antiquity by : Ineke Sluiter

Download or read book Free Speech in Classical Antiquity written by Ineke Sluiter and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2017-07-31 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a diverse collection of essays on the notion of “Free Speech” in classical antiquity. The essays examine such concepts as “freedom of speech,” “self-expression,” and “censorship,” in ancient Greek and Roman culture from historical, philosophical, and literary perspectives.


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