Financing the Athenian Fleet Monika Fingado Springer provides a variety of

Springer provides a variety of cultural contexts to help scholars and general readers gain a deeper understanding of Luther’s appreciation of Aesop

Elliot Slotnick provides important background and context for each section of the book

with a workbook format to engage and empower the reader

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Grounded in Schoenbrun's skillful mastery of historical linguistics and vernacular texts

Financing the Athenian Fleet Monika Fingado Springer provides a variety ofTo meet the enormous expenses of maintaining its powerful navy, democratic Athens gave wealthy citizens responsibility for financing and commanding the fleet. Known as trierarchs literally, ship commanders they bore the expenses of maintaining and repairing the ships, as well as recruiting and provisioning their crews. The trierarchy grew into a powerful social institution that was indispensable to Athens and primarily responsible for the city's naval