Athenian society in the VI century BC.e.It underwent a series of changes.It's time to get the naming of the "great period of Athens" and was characterized by the increase of the population, are engaged in trade and crafts.This new type of people, different from the aristocracy of the time, called the demos, which means "people".Demos feuded with aristocratic strata of society, trying to come to power, which was needed to combat the disastrous state.A huge role in this was played by the reforms of Solon, the results of which equated to a political revolution.
Solon was one of the seven wise men of Greece.He was a famous reformer, change the perception of the political life of Athens.Installed with his participation democracy has enabled society to become more developed.What preceded it?Historians describe this period as follows.The situation worsened economy in Attica for a century, and the discriminatory policies of the authorities in relation to the common people forced people to live in poverty and eke out a poor existence.The peasants lived in constant debt, not knowing where to find the means to provide for his family.They were placed in an environment in which the exit was not visible.Poor people had to mortgage their land, sell their children into slavery, and even themselves lay.It all led to a mood of protest in society and social upheaval.Any concerns of the common man, asked the owners, were ignored.The conflict between the rich and poor is growing worse.Unhappy was not just poor people, but also a little and not very wealthy nobles.Ahead of society awaited reforms of Solon.
last point of patience of the people was the defeat in the war with Megara for the ownership of the island of Salamis.This occurred in the 7th century.An interesting fact is that after the Athens forbidden to mention the name of the island.But there are always people who violate the ban.It was Solon, who was the mediator between the demos and the aristocracy.He was respected, and those and others.He wrote poems, which have been perceived differently by people.Reading them in the square, he appealed to the consciousness of the Athenians, urged them to wage war with Megara.Fearing a severe punishment, he dismissed rumors of his madness.Later, he led the army and navy, and launched a second war with Megara.At this time, Athens emerged victorious.This brought him popularity, he became a mediator in solving social problems.This was followed by reforms of Solon.What are they?
first he canceled all debts.It was the first reform of Solon - sisahfiya.Farmers were able to recover their land.In addition, it introduced freedom of the will.This has undermined the primary role of the nobility.The main purpose of the sage became a democracy in Athens.Its role in social progress was recognized and appreciated.
following reforms Salon concerned monetary circulation in the country, she helped provide bread of the poor inhabitants.There have been great changes in politics and social order, began a census and records of income citizens.Areopagus was the highest authority in the country, and pentacosiomedimni entered into its composition.Solon's reforms were made and jury.The Court now has become available to all, indicating that the democratization of Athens.The value of the activities of the Athenian sage large.Of course, not everything done by Solon, meet all kinds of people Athenian society, but the fact that he put into practice, can be compared to political revolution, it changed the state system.Through the efforts of such figures the wheel of history is turning faster.
