Νόμοι και Επινομίς, Τόμος Γ

In this vivid translation of an ancient municipal code, a group of officials debates how to shape a fledgling city. The conversation, rendered in a lively exchange between an Athenian and his colleague Kleinas, moves from arranging the number and duties of slaves to the placement of temples, market stalls, and courts of justice. Their deliberations reveal the practical mindset that guided the construction of walls, water channels, and public spaces in a world where religious duty and civic order were inseparable.

Beyond the technical details, the speakers grapple with why a city should be fortified at all, weighing the health of its inhabitants against the psychological weight of massive stone barriers. They stress the importance of uniform streets, clean water, and disciplined oversight, insisting that every citizen share the responsibility of maintaining the urban fabric. Listeners are invited to step into this ancient councilroom and hear the foundations of urban planning that still echo in modern debates about community design.