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100 1 _aXenophon,
_d432 BCE-351? BCE
245 1 4 _aThe Polity of the Athenians and the Lacedaemonians
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1998
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1998-01-01
508 _aProduced by John Bickers, and David Widger
520 _a"The Polity of the Athenians and the Lacedaemonians" by Xenophon is a historical account likely written in the 4th century BC. The work examines and compares the governing structures and societal institutions of Athens and Sparta, two prominent city-states of ancient Greece. It delves into the nature of Athenian democracy and Spartan oligarchy, highlighting how each polity functions and the roles of different classes within their respective societies. At the start of the text, Xenophon outlines his intention to analyze the Athenian political system, expressing reservations about its democratic foundations that favor the lower classes at the expense of the elite. He argues that the strength of the Athenian navy is rooted in the contributions of its poorer citizens, who play a vital role in the city’s defense and prosperity. He discusses how Athens operates on principles that allow broad participation in governance while also addressing the balance of powers. This initial portion sets the stage for a rigorous exploration of both Athens' democratic practices and Sparta's strict militaristic regime, emphasizing concepts like social justice, political stability, and the importance of class dynamics within each city-state. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aClassical literature
653 _aGreece -- Politics and government -- Early works to 1800
700 1 _aDakyns, Henry Graham,
_d1838-1911
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1178
999 _c43294
_d43294