Oeconomicus

This is the first full-scale commentary on the work of a major Greek prose author. Xenophon's Oeconomicus is a discussion on the economics of running a household in ancient Athens. It is one of the richest primary sources for our understanding of the every day life and socio-economic history of Greece. It is also one of the very few contemporary writings to discuss the position of both women and slaves in antiquity. Providing invaluable source material, it includes the original text, a translation, comprehensive introduction, and detailed commentary on every aspect of interest raised by the work.