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The Spartan Constitution

The Spartan Constitution

Sparta was the first known functioning democracy. This was 150 years before the introduction of democracy in Athens.

They were a thinly populated state but they were greatly celebrated and was one of the most powerful cities.

The Spartan Constitution was written by Xenophon, a foreign dweller into the land of Sparta. Without his work, we wouldn't have any accounts on how the Spartan life became.

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The Organization of the Spartan Constitution

The Organization of the Spartan Constitution

The Spartan Constitution was made up of the following:

  • The two Kings;
  • The 28 Elders in Council, also known as the Gerousia;
  • The five Ephors; and
  • the Assembly, which consisted of only all male adult Spart...

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Spartan Wealth

Spartan Wealth

Sparta, despite their mindset of being "foreign" in their own land, they had a military prowess that were feared by many.

Regardless, they were equals in terms of rights and wealth as all adult male Spartan citizens were given a plot of land and slaves to work on the land for them.

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