Documentation
Q. I cite a number of works that were written long ago, such as Locke’s Second Treatise on Government. The straightforward way to cite such a work is by the date of the edition employed (Locke, 1987: 201). I find this ugly and uninformative, however. Is there a permissible way to indicate the date of original publication, such as (Locke, 1689 [1987]: 201)? Thank you for your assistance.
A. Yes, you can do that. Please see CMOS 17.127. Chicago style omits the comma after the author’s name. You can also use a slash: (Maitland 1898/1998). The first date determines placement in the reference list.
