Xenophon, Demosthenes, Plato and Aristotle. Most were either Athenian or pro-Athenian, which is why far more is known about the history and politics of Athens than of many other cities.Their scope is further limited by a focus on political, military and diplomatic history, ignoring economic and social history.

History

Archaic period

The archaic period, lasting approximately from

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