Friday, February 8, 2008
Spartan Government: The Gerousia and the Ephorate
It is from Aristotle [On the Lacedonian Constitution] we can gather that the Spartan system contained elements of diarchy, democracy, and oligarchy, The gerousia and the ephors, meanwhile, were powerful seperate councils that served Sparta's political functions.... this article explores them. Brought to you by www.arcanehistory.com
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