Publisher's Synopsis
The Athenian Assessment of 425 B.C. is a scholarly work by Benjamin Dean Meritt, published as part of the University of Michigan Studies in the Humanistic Series, Volume 33. The book offers a detailed analysis of the Athenian financial system during the Peloponnesian War, specifically focusing on the assessment of tribute payments made by the city's subject allies in 425 B.C.Meritt's work draws on a wide range of primary sources, including inscriptions, literary texts, and archaeological evidence, to reconstruct the complex workings of the Athenian financial system. He examines the various methods used to calculate tribute payments, the distribution of funds to different state institutions, and the role of the Athenian assembly in overseeing the financial affairs of the city.The book also provides a broader historical context for the Athenian Assessment, discussing the political and military events that shaped the city's financial policies during the Peloponnesian War. Meritt's analysis sheds light on the economic and political challenges faced by Athens during this period, and offers valuable insights into the workings of ancient Greek democracy.Overall, The Athenian Assessment of 425 B.C. is a rigorous and detailed study of one of the most important periods in Athenian history, and is an essential resource for scholars of ancient Greece and the Peloponnesian War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
