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 iii CONTENTS. census. The Solonian census retained in the main, though with modi iications, at the restoration under the archonship of Eukleides in 403 B. c Archonship of Nausinikus in 378 B. c. New census and schedule then introduced, of all citizens wortn twenty minae and upwards, distrib- uted into classes, and entered for a fraction of their total property ; each class for a different fraction. All metics, worth more than twenty-five minae, were registered in the schedule : all in one class, each man for one- sixth of his property. Aggregate schedule. The Symmorics con taining the twelve hundred wealthiest citizens the three hundred weal- thiest leaders of the Symmories. Citizens not wealthy enough to be included in the Symmories, yet still entered in the schedule, and liable to property-tax. Purpose of the Symmorics extension of the principle to the tirierarchy. Enthusiasm at Thebes in defence of the new govern- ment and against Sparta. Military training the Sacred Band. Epa- minondas. His previous character and training musical and intellec- tual, as well as gymnastic. Conversation with philosophers, Sokratic as well as Pythagorean. His eloquence his unambitious disposition gentleness of his political resentments. Conduct of Epaminondas at the Theban revolution of 379 B.C. he acquires influence, through Pe- lopidas, in the military organization of the city. Agesilaus marches to attack Thebes with the full force of the Spartan confederacy good system of defence adopted by Thebes aid from Athens under Chabrias. Increase of the Theban strength in Bceotia, against the philo-Spartan oli garchics in the Boeotian cities. Second expedition of Agesilaus into Bceotia he gains no decisive advantage. The Thebans acquire greater and greater strength. Agesilaus retires he is disabled by a hurt in the leg. Kleombrotus conducts the Spartan force to invade Bceotia. Here- tires without reaching Boeotia. Resolution of Sparta to equip a large fleet, under the admiral Pollis. The Athenians send out a fleet under Chabrias Victory of Chabrias at sea near Naxos. Recollections of the battle of Arginusas. Extension of the Athenian maritime confede- racy, in consequence of the victory at Naxos. Circumnavigation of Peloponnesus by Timotheus with an Athenian fleet his victory over the Lacedaemonian fleet his success in extending the Athenian confed- eracy his just dealing. Financial difficulties of Athens. She be- comes jealous of the growing strength of Thebes steady and victorious progress of Thebes in Bceotia. Victory of Pelopidas at Tegyra over the Lacedaemonians. The Thebans expel the Lacedaemonians out of all Boeotia, except Orchomenus they reorganize the Boeotian federation. They invade Phokis Kleombrotus is sent thither with an army for defence Athens makes a separate peace with the Lacedaemonians. Jason of Pherae his energetic character and formidable power. His prudent dealing with Polydamas. The Lacedaemonians find them- selves unable to spare any aid for Thessaly they dismiss Polydamas with a refusal. He comes to terms with Jason, who becomes Tagus of Thessaly. Peace between Athens and Sparta broken off almost immediately. The Lacedaemonians declare war again, and resume their plans upon Zakynthus and Korkyra. Lacedaemonian armament tinder Mnasippus, collected from all the confederates, invades Korkyra. Mna- sippus besieges the city high cultivation of the adjoining lands. The Korkyrseans blocked up in the city supplies intercepted want begins no hope of safety except in aid from Athens. Reinforcement arrives from Athens large Athenian fleet preparing under Timotheus. Mnasippus is defeated and slain the ;ity supplied with provisions. Approach of the Athenian reinforcement Ilypermenes, successor of Mnasippus, conveys awty the armament, leaving his sick and much prop- erty behind. Tardy arrival of the Athenian fleet it is commanded