Overview

This book - the only history of friendship in classical antiquity that exists in English - examines the nature of friendship in Greece and Rome from Homer to the Christian Roman Empire of the fourth century AD. Friendship is conceived of as a voluntary and loving relationship, but there are major shifts in emphasis from the bonding among warriors in epic poetry, to the egalitarian ties characteristic of the Athenian democracy, the status-conscious connections in Rome and the Hellenistic kingdoms, and the commitment to a universal love among Christian writers. Friendship is also examined in relation to erotic love and comradeship, for its role in politics and economic life, in philosophical and religious communities, in connection with patronage and the private counsellors of kings, and in respect to women. Its relation to modern friendship is also fully discussed.

ISBN-13

9780521459983

ISBN-10

0521459982

Weight

0.75 Pounds

Dimensions

6.00 x 0.57 x 9.00 In

List Price

$42.99

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

224 pages

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Published On

1997-02-06



View All Offers

Sort by:

Rows per page:

1–5 of 5

Condition
Seller
Seller Comments
Price
Used, Very Good
Seller details
CJs Books
★★★★★

Vancouver, WA, USA

Size: 6x0x9; Very Good. Tight binding, clean pages, mild wear.
$32.33

 Free delivery by: 02 Apr 2026

Used, Like New
Seller details
GreatBookPrices-
★★★★☆

Columbia, MD, USA

100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition. We offer expedited shipping to all US locat...
$57.28

 Free delivery by: 02 Apr 2026

Used, Good
Seller details
Bonita
★★★★☆

Santa Clarita, CA, USA

Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.
$69.59

 Free delivery by: 02 Apr 2026

Brand New
Seller details
Bonita
★★★★☆

Santa Clarita, CA, USA

$102.70

 Free delivery by: 02 Apr 2026


Bookstores.com relies on cookies to improve your experience.