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polisIn ancient Greece, a city-state, the political and social centre of most larger Greek communities. Membership of a polis as a citizen, participation in its cults and festivals, and the protection of its laws formed the basis of classical Greek civilization, which was marked by intense intercity rivalries and conflicts until the Hellenistic period. Originally a citadel on a rock or hill, in classical times the polis consisted of a walled city with adjoining land, which could be extensive. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Early Greek Lawgivers is a scholarly study of the men who brought and administrated law in early Greek city states. The association of Greek city states against the Persians during the Greco-Persian Wars of the 5th century B. The association of Greek city states against the Persians during the Greco-Persian Wars of the 5th century B. |
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