Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age, Vol. 3 of 3 / I. Agorè: Polities of the Homeric Age. II. Ilios: Trojans and Greeks Compared. III. Thalassa: The Outer Geography. IV. Aoidos: Some Points of the Poetry of Homer.

Name: Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age, Vol. 3 of 3 / I. Agorè: Polities of the Homeric Age. II. Ilios: Trojans and Greeks Compared. III. Thalassa: The Outer Geography. IV. Aoidos: Some Points of the Poetry of Homer.
Author: W. E. Gladstone

By W. E. Gladstone

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A series of scholarly essays analyzes the social and political institutions depicted in the Homeric poems, detailing the king's duties as priest, judge, general, and landholder and describing aristocratic power, military organization, councils, and the role of oratory. It traces how the Trojan War and later social changes altered kingship, succession, and the balance between nobles and subjects. Comparative chapters contrast Greek and Trojan ethnology and customs. Geographic essays map the seascape and coastal relations that shaped trade, warfare, and migration. Final chapters examine poetic technique and oral composition to illuminate how literary form encodes social and historical information.

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W. E. Gladstone

William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898) was a prominent British statesman and writer, serving as Prime Minister four times during the late 19th century. He is known for his significant contributions to political thought and reform, particularly in the areas of home rule for Ireland. Gladstone's literary works reflect his deep engagement with classical literature, as seen in his extensive studies on Homer and the Homeric Age, which explore the cultural and political contexts of ancient Greece. His autobiographical writings and speeches also provide insight into his political philosophy and the tumultuous era in which he lived.