How to Cite a Classic Work in Chicago 18th edition (notes and bibliography)

Classical works, ancient texts, and historical writings.

Example in Chicago 18th edition (notes and bibliography)

Aristotle. Nicomachean Ethics. Rev. ed. Edited by Roger Crisp. Cambridge University Press, 2014.
Footnote Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Rev. ed., ed. Roger Crisp (Cambridge University Press, 2014).

What Chicago 18th edition (notes and bibliography) includes

These are the details of the example above that the style prints, so they are the ones to collect for your own source.

  • Work Title
  • Author
  • Editor(s)
  • Publisher
  • Original Date
  • Edition

Note the original publication date alongside the edition you consulted. Include translator information if using a translated version.

The formatting comes from the style's own file, so check the finer points against your guide. What to check by hand in Chicago 18th edition (notes and bibliography).