The Other Greeks
The Family Farm and the Agrarian Roots of Western Civilization
Book • 1995
In 'The Other Greeks', Victor Davis Hanson explores the significance of the independent family farmer in ancient Greece.
He argues that the yeoman farmer, who owned and cultivated his own land, formed the backbone of Greek society.
Hanson contrasts the values and lifestyle of these farmers with those of urban elites and landless laborers.
He highlights the farmers' commitment to self-reliance, hard work, and civic participation.
The book examines how the agrarian way of life shaped Greek political institutions and military practices.
'The Other Greeks' offers a compelling perspective on the social and economic foundations of Western civilization.
He argues that the yeoman farmer, who owned and cultivated his own land, formed the backbone of Greek society.
Hanson contrasts the values and lifestyle of these farmers with those of urban elites and landless laborers.
He highlights the farmers' commitment to self-reliance, hard work, and civic participation.
The book examines how the agrarian way of life shaped Greek political institutions and military practices.
'The Other Greeks' offers a compelling perspective on the social and economic foundations of Western civilization.
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