Epitome of Ancient, Mediaeval and Modern HistoryHoughton, Mifflin, 1883 - 618 pages |
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... Constitution of the Phoenician cities was an he- reditary monarchy , but the royal power was checked by the existence of two senates . 1300. Period of Sidon's greatest power . Favored by the sit- uation of their country , and urged by ...
... Constitution of the Phoenician cities was an he- reditary monarchy , but the royal power was checked by the existence of two senates . 1300. Period of Sidon's greatest power . Favored by the sit- uation of their country , and urged by ...
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... constitution , partly through the extinction , partly through the expulsion , of the old dynasties . This republican constitution was at first aristocratic ; later , in most states , democratic , frequently reaching the latter state ...
... constitution , partly through the extinction , partly through the expulsion , of the old dynasties . This republican constitution was at first aristocratic ; later , in most states , democratic , frequently reaching the latter state ...
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... Constitution and Laws of Lycurgus . Lycurgus ( Aukoûрyos ) , according to tradition of royal descent , and guardian of the young king Charilaus , arranged the relation of the three classes , as described above , according to settled ...
... Constitution and Laws of Lycurgus . Lycurgus ( Aukoûрyos ) , according to tradition of royal descent , and guardian of the young king Charilaus , arranged the relation of the three classes , as described above , according to settled ...
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... constitution , only reform of the criminal law , and the law re- lating to debts , introducing great severity , frequent use of the death penalty , and heavy fines . Hence later known as the " Law of Draco , written with blood . " 612 ...
... constitution , only reform of the criminal law , and the law re- lating to debts , introducing great severity , frequent use of the death penalty , and heavy fines . Hence later known as the " Law of Draco , written with blood . " 612 ...
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... Constitution and Laws of Solon were established for the citizens ( Toxirα ) only . Excluded from all political rights were : 1. The metœci ( μéтoikot , foreigners not citizens , but living in Athens under protection of the government ) ...
... Constitution and Laws of Solon were established for the citizens ( Toxirα ) only . Excluded from all political rights were : 1. The metœci ( μéтoikot , foreigners not citizens , but living in Athens under protection of the government ) ...
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