The historians' history of the world in twenty-five volumes, volume 03

CHAPTER XII

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SOLON THE LAWGIVER (_ca._ 638-558 B.C.) 207

The life and laws of Solon according to Plutarch, 209. The law concerning debts, 213. Class legislation, 215. Miscellaneous laws; the rights of women, 216. Results of Solon’s legislation, 217. Solon’s journey and return; Pisistratus, 219. A modern view of Solonian laws and constitution, 220.