PAYSANNERIES DE LA GRÈCE ARCHAÏQUE.

The article presents a discussion on the social class of peasants in ancient Greece. Note is taken of information found in writings by Greek poet Hesiod, in which the Greek economy is described as being based almost entirely on the work of its peasantry. Particular attention is paid to economic conditions in the ancient cities and regions Boeotia, Greece, Athens, Greece, and Sparta. Further comments are given concerning the relations between Greek civil wars, the development of city states, and Greek economic history.