The Ancient City: A Study of the Religion, Laws, and Institutions of Greece and Rome, Numa Denis Fustel de Coulanges (1864; trans. Willard Small, Pantianos Classics, 2017). The following is an email exchange between the Psmiths, edited slightly for clarity.
This was a incredibly stimulating review and discussion, lots to chew on. Obviously need to check out the book. Thank you.
Purchased the book earlier today and by pure coincidence ended up coming across this review. Incredibly engaging discussion, so much fun to read.
Absolutely spectacular.