The Constitutional Antiquities of Sparta and Athens is a historical book written by Gustav Gilbert in 1895. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the constitutional systems of two ancient Greek city-states, Sparta and Athens. It explores the political and legal structures of both states, including their respective forms of government, institutions, and laws. The author also examines the historical context in which these systems developed and how they influenced the societies they governed. The book is an essential resource for scholars and students of ancient Greek history and political science, as well as anyone interested in the evolution of democratic and oligarchic systems of government. Gilbert's work is considered a classic in the field of ancient Greek political theory and is highly regarded for its meticulous research and insightful analysis.Introduction By J. E Sandys.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.