Property and Wealth in Classical Sparta

Property and Wealth in Classical Sparta

by Stephen Hodkinson
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The image of Sparta has long been of an egalitarian, military society.

Yet property and wealth played a critical role in her history.

The success of Sparta's classical society rested upon a compromise between rich and poor citizens.

Privilege and display.

Format
450 pages, Hardcover
First published
October 15, 2000
Publishers
Classical Press of Wales
Subjects
European history·Bce to c 500 ce·Bce to c 500 ce·Social science·History·General history·Sociology·Ancient greece·Ancient·Greece·Classical sparta·Ethnic studies·General
Language
English

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