Classical Studies 2440A/B Lecture 3: 2440 - Lecture 3

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 2440A/B
• Professor: Murison

Document Summary

Athenian democracy the most difficult in greek history, 404-338 (trends start up) An oligarchy was in control, 30 tyrants that ran athens. 5000 attendees in assembly, must be of the hoplite-class. Thucydides thought this was the best, aristotle too. 4th century, a class system, economically sectioned. Believed that the athenian democracy was little more than an organized mob . Shift from volunteer-based work to greater focus on professional trades (soldier, etc. ) Severely disrupted by the war, usual trade activities could not go on. 750-500bc, greeks had colonized into all around the mediterranean. Originally, raw materials sent home to be processed and redistributed then, colonial areas do their own processing. A shift from centralization to the periphery. Venture capitalism happens in the colonies (e. g. banking) A huge increase in slavery, from all the wars. Many physical jobs are now done by slaves. Manual labour looked down upon by free citizens. Growing pool of discontented men, become mercenaries and brigands.