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  1. Sparta | History, Location, Population, Map, & Facts

    WEBApr 18, 2024 · Reputedly founded in the 9th century bce with a rigid oligarchic constitution, the state of Sparta for centuries retained as …

  2. Sparta - World History Encyclopedia

  3. Spartan system of government | Short history website

    WEBJul 11, 2015 · Learn about the political structure of Sparta, a city in ancient Greece where the monarchy, oligarchy and democracy coexisted.

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    • Sparta - National Geographic Society

    • Spartan Constitution - Wikipedia

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      Sparta had a highly unusual system of government. Two kings ruled the city, but a 28-member 'council of elders' limited their powers. These men were recruited from the highest social class, the aristocratic Spartiates.
      Reputedly founded in the 9th century bce with a rigid oligarchic constitution, the state of Sparta for centuries retained as lifetime corulers two kings who arbitrated in time of war. In time of peace, power was concentrated in a Senate of 30 members.
      The Gerousia had the highest authority in the Spartan state. The Gerousia was a council of elders (senate) which consisted of 28 elders (gerontocrats) and both kings who were members of The Gerousia by position. The elders were elected by the Assembly from among the oldest Spartan champions.
      The Spartan Constitution (or Spartan politeia) are the government and laws of the classical Greek city-state of Sparta. All classical Greek city-states had a politeia; the politeia of Sparta however, was noted by many classical authors for its unique features, which supported a rigidly layered social system and a strong hoplite army.
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    • Sparta: Definition, Greece & Peloponnesian War

      WEBNov 12, 2009 · Sparta was a warrior society in ancient Greece that reached the height of its power after defeating rival city-state Athens in the Peloponnesian War (431-404 B.C.). Learn about its life, military, …

    • Sparta: Government and classes - PBS

    • The Grand Strategy of Classical Sparta - World History Encyclopedia

    • Sparta | Encyclopedia.com