The Homeric Land System (1885)

The Homeric Land System is a book written by William Ridgeway in 1885. It is a detailed analysis of the land system described in Homer's epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey. The author explores the social and economic structure of the Homeric world, focusing on the distribution of land, the rights and obligations of landowners, and the role of agriculture in the economy. He also examines the relationship between land ownership and social status, and the importance of kinship ties in the Homeric society. Ridgeway's work is considered a groundbreaking study of the Homeric world, and it has been influential in shaping our understanding of ancient Greek society. The book is written in a scholarly style, with extensive footnotes and references to primary sources. It is a valuable resource for students and scholars of ancient history, literature, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.