Monday, January 16, 2012

Need help translating this source on Ancient Sparta?

"...esential elements in Plutarchs accounts, namely the supposed redistribution of land, Although the legal standing of the pelanors ressed a barter economy, there occurred striking infiltration of monetary consciousness into nearly every aspect of Spartan life...Diplomacy conducted with non-Spartans and military activities early show the impact of money. Expenses for embies were handled in money...monetary inducements...randoming of prioners...boooty sales...mercahnts expected to make money supplying Spartan dorces...mercenary pay...tribute....monetary amounts in calculating fines...Spartiate monthly mess dues involved a monetary calculation

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