This new translation of one of the fundamental texts of Western political thought combines strict fidelity to Aristotles Greek with a contemporary English prose style. Lords intention throughout is to retain Aristotles distinctive style. The accompanying notes provide literary and historical references call attention to textual problems and supply other essential information and interpretation. A glossary supplies working definitions of key terms in Aristotles philosophical-political vocabulary as well as a guide to linguistic relationships that are not always reflected in equivalent English terms. Lords extensive Introduction presents a detailed account of Aristotles life in relation to the political situation and events of his time and then discusses the problematic character and history of Aristotles writings in general and of the Politics in particular. Lord also outlines Aristotles conception of political science tracing its relation to theoretical science on the one hand and to ethics on the other. In conclusion he briefly traces the subsequent history and influence of the Politics up to modern times. "Lords translation is clearly the best available."Claremont Review
