`This is a welcome addition to a reputable series. S's translation
of the first two books of Aristotle's Politics is in smooth
vernacular English, while remaining true to the literal meaning of
the Greek text ... The translation given here by S. is especially
admirable in that it is clear, consistent, and readable, unlike
many recent translations that have tried to capture the almost
crabbed style of Aristotle's Greek ... S's commentary is a model of
its
kind. It is concise, yet informative; covering the major scholarly
disputes quite economically, while referring the reader to the best
recent discussions of textual and interpretative problems.'
John J. Cleary, Classical Review vol.XLVII no.1, 1997
`Each volume in the scrupulously edited series offers literal
translations and concise commentaries emphasizing important
philosophical issues and holding Aristotle to the same exacting
standards that one should expect of a contemporary philosopher ...
Trevor Saunders' volume clearly meets the high standards of the
Clarendon series ... very accurate and reliable ... Saunders'
commentary is also superb: concise and clear, yet packed with
information ...
Aristotle's dependence on and departure from Plato's politics are
nowhere more evident than in Politics I and II; and Saunders
frequently puts his extensive knowledge of Plato's Republic,
Statesman, and Laws
to work in elucidating and evaluating Aristotle's numerous
allusions to and criticisms of his former teacher ... This book is
a credit to the Clarendon Aristotle series and will prove
indispensable for serious students of Aristotle's Politics.'
Polis
`Trevor Saunders' Clarendon Aristotle edition of Politics I and II
includes a short introduction with a discussion of the relation
between the two books, a translation which is a revision of S.'s
previous version in the Penguin Classics series, and an informative
commentary which is a judicious blend of interpretation and
criticism, especially in its assessment of Aristotle's treatment of
his predecessors, particularly Plato. Allusions to subsequent
political writing, in the broadest sense, include both Bagehot and
Cornford's Microcosmographia Academica.'
Phronesis
`A welcome addition to the Clarendon Aristotle series is Trevor
Saunders's Aristotle, Politics Books I and II. The translation is a
revision of Saunders's earlier revision of T.A. Sinclair's version
for Penguin. The commentary is full and helpful, but those familiar
with Saunders's work on Plato's Laws will not be surprised to
discover that the great strength of this volume is the sections in
Book II dealing with comparative political systems.'
Greece and Rome
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