Download or read book The Polity of the Athenians and the Lacedaemonians written by Xenophon and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-06-02 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Polity of the Athenians and the Lacedaemonians" presents a quick overview of Sparta and Athens, outlining their natures and political systems. The book offers excellent insights into the Athenian democracy and compares it with the political order of Sparta, which could be described as "communist" today. It is perfect for anyone taking history lessons or interested in the Antique period.