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There is indeed some countenance for this confusion between Solonian and post-Solonian Athens, in the usage of the orators themselves.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 01 by Rudd, John

To distinguish this Solonian constitution from the democracy which followed it, is essential to a due comprehension of the progress of the Greek mind, and especially of Athenian affairs.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 01 by Rudd, John

The general sentiment which grew up at Athens, under the Solonian money-law and under the democratical government, was one of high respect for the sanctity of contracts.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 01 by Rudd, John

The Solonian laws seem to have borne more or less upon all the great departments of human interest and duty.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 01 by Rudd, John

But against this must be set the statement by the same authority that this double method was part of the Solonian reform.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 "Aram, Eugene" to "Arcueil" by Various