1. The Ancient Civilzations of Sparta and Athens
A Spartan's life was centered on the state, because he lived and died to serve the state. ... The Spartiate served in the army and was the only person who enjoyed the full political and legal rights of the state. ... These were foreign people who served as a kind of buffer population between the Spartans and the helots. ... Every month a new set of 500 citizens were chosen by lot to form a council to decide political matters. ... The council debated and set legislative and foreign policy, and was the supreme criminal court. ...
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