The Polis: Freedom Farms, Phalanxes and Class War

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Summary

The Greeks invented political liberty and everyone loves them for it.

Were they freedom-loving geniuses? Maybe.

Were they farm boys who could handle a spear? Yes.

Were they deep in debt and looking for a way out? Absolutely.

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