HIST 205 Lecture 10: HIST 205-Ancient Mediterranean History- LECTURE 10- Sparta and the Pelopponesian War
14 Nov 2014
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Hist 205- ancient mediterranean history- lecture 10: sparta and the peloponnesian. Spartan myth vs. the spartan reality- substantially less glamorous and inspiring. Yes they have unbelievable tradition, but ^^ Brutal subjugation and enslavement, greeks enslaving greeks ( this doesn"t generally happen, so they had a very blackened name) Concentration of wealth into hands of aristocracy during 7th century (few, select. Hoplites and farmers both necessary, and unhappy. Solution: the great rhetra; agreement (lycurgus created it) The oracle of delphi is used (has religious component and tradition to it) Government: two kings, leaders in war, gerousia of 28 old men, occasional popular assembly, oligarchic. No other professions for spartan men save fighting. Education and formation by the state: age 7: boys leave home to begin training, learn conformity, obedience, solidarity, age 12- 14: intense military training, brutal lifestyle, and constant test.
