On The Structure of Greek Tribal Society: An Essay

"On The Structure of Greek Tribal Society: An Essay" by Hugh E. Seebohm is a detailed academic exploration of the social system in ancient Greece. Penned in the late 1800s, the book sets out to understand the complexities of family ties, how property was passed down, and social duties that were part of Greek tribal life. It makes comparisons to tribal systems in places like Wales and India. The book starts with Seebohm's introduction where acknowledges what shaped the origins of his line of thinking. He wants readers to judge his ideas based on their own worth and highlights the complicated nature of Greek social arrangements, shaped by lots of movement and new settlements. Seebohm stresses how crucial family connections were and how they brought people together, while also preparing the way for comparing Greek practices to other cultures and their tribal ways. The book intends to create careful examination of how Greek society was structured, using a serious and scholarly approach.