Transformation of Goverment
During 6th and 7th century BC, aristrocites ran the show in Greece.
Rich people held more influence in society and had more govermental power
Meet in Symposiums
An exclusive club
-no women
-no middle class
-certainly, no slaves
Tyrants seize control
Tyrants: someone who rules outside the framework of the polis
modern meaning- an abusive or opressive ruler
Hippias was a tyrant from 527-510 BC
his brother was murdered and his rule became harsh
he was thrown out of Athens
in revenge he worked with the persian king, and helped invade Marathon
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