A Time for Change: the Archaic Age

The shield is large and cumbersome, making it difficult to fight on rough terrain and march for long distances. However, when fought under the right conditions, the only way to overcome hoplite warfare is to use hoplite warfare, thus revolutionizing warfare itself. This new type of warfare quite possibly impacts Greek life the most. Each Age in Greek history brings about enough change to usher in subsequent eras. Changes brought about in the Archaic Age revolutionize the Greek world. These changes give way to a new means of defense, the introduction of a coinage system, written down laws and other important literary works, the use of stone in religious and other buildings, and countless other innovations that shape the Greek way of life. Innovations in the economy, religion, government, law and, especially, warfare help lead the Greeks into the Classical Age and have lasting impacts upon Greek Society for generations to come.…