Greek Colonization

INTRODUCTION

Greek developed faster as compared with the rest of Europe. The permanent settlement, called Polis, came much earlier than it would have anywhere else. The Greek cities dominated much of Southern Europe and were a source of established colonies. They also functioned as centers of trade: trade takes place in very remote areas between Polis and settlements were created as a way-station. In the Greek economy, equal distribution of work was widely implemented and given importance. Many became merchants, craftsmen and served in the military. Greek economy also included many of the areas which were conquered by slaves. Greek politics ...