HIST 1001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Aspis, Hypervigilance, Helots
19 Apr 2016
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Based around a warrior class lead by a king and supported by agricultural labour. Newer than the minoan civilization, heavily influences by it. Pushed greek speaking people into other areas. Formulated a common mythic history grounded in the reality of mycenae. 750 bc, greeks emerged out of destruction and power. Free to develop in its own way. Lack of good land meant small cities, little surplus. Agricultural produced by free farmers who owned their own land and were responsible for the city"s. The individual was important, had more power and say than in ancient societies. Free men had a political role to play defence. Fought in a different way, reflected the nature of society and importance of the individual. Iron age warrior > iron tipped spear, iron sword, bronze armour on legs, torso, head > panoply. Had to be strong, wooden shield, heave armour. Free man, could afford a kit for battle. All men desperate to serve, marker of citizenship.
