Property and Wealth in Classical Sparta
Property and Wealth in Classical Sparta
When one thinks of ancient Sparta, one imagines a militaristic society characterized by the equality of citizens and disdain for material possessions. However, private property and wealth played a key role in the city's history. Sparta's prosperity during the classical era was achieved thanks to a compromise between rich and poor citizens. Economic differences were hidden behind a uniform lifestyle and equal access to material goods. Gradually, however, increasing inequalities led to a plutocratic society and the decline of Spartan power. Applying a pioneering combination of historical, archaeological and sociological methods, Stephen Hodkinson challenges widely held views about Sparta's cultural isolation from the rest of the Greek world. This monograph, written by a scholar who is considered an authority in his field, is the first work that deals with the subject so extensively.
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