Koinon Hellenon family traits

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I believe Polybius explained Roman success in its rise to power over Greece and Carthage in terms of the willingness of different groups within their society putting aside class interest in pursuit of victory.

It is a truism (not neccesarily true, but commonly accepted) that Rome became more corrupt after the fall of Carthage: perhaps Spartan's perceived corruption follows a similar model?

Thanks for explaining. Yes, I agree with most of what you say. Although I doubt that the lack of sources from Sparta is because of their laconic-ness. I think there is a dearth of sources for practically all Greek poleis, apart from Athens.