The Wealth of Nations · Character
The Greeks
Ancient Greek society as historical comparison.
minor
Also known as the Greeks, their
First appearance: ii of the discouragement of agriculture in the ancient state of europe after the fall of the roman empire
The Greeks shows up with force in I: Of the Expense of Defence. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Referenced for their military practices, including citizen training and mercenary armies after the Persian wars.
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In I: Of the Expense of Defence: Referenced for their military practices, including citizen training and mercenary armies after the Persian wars. Later, in Article II: Of the Expense of the Institutions for the…
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- I: Of the Expense of Defence
- Article II: Of the Expense of the Institutions for the Education of Youth
- Article III: Of the Expense of the Institutions for the Instruction of People of All Ages
- I: Of the Funds or Sources of Revenue Which May Peculiarly Belong to the Sovereign or Commonwealth
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