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Compare And Contrast The Ancient Greek Military And Government

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Ancient Greece was the ultimate kickstart to modern military and government. “Democracy is a charming form of government, full of variety and disorder, and dispensing a sort of equality to equals and unequal alike.” (Ancient Greek Philosopher). In this informational essay, topics will be discussed about the ancient Greek military and government. If a “hoplite” is a thought in anyone’s mind, then why not learn about it? Well, this essay speaks about that very thing. The Ancient Greeks were strong and smart when it came to military forces. They had tough weapons and genius fighting tactics. Many of the soldiers were called hoplites and were armed with a long spear, a large shield, and up to seventy pounds of armor. Hoplites were only used

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