11-09-2008, 05:38 PM
Quote:Those posts are becoming so long and argumentative that it's impossible to follow.That seems to happen a lot when Michael and Paul clash! But we are getting a bit away from the original topic. We all seem to agree that the distinction between poleis and other settlements remained important throughout ancient history, so a list of poleis (as distinct from a list of ancient settlements in Greece) makes sense. The difference was one of organization and political status not necessarily size.
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I have not checked this forum frequently since 2013, but I hope that these old posts have some value. I now have a blog on books, swords, and the curious things humans do with them.
I have not checked this forum frequently since 2013, but I hope that these old posts have some value. I now have a blog on books, swords, and the curious things humans do with them.