But as the power of Hellas grew, and the acquisition of wealth became more an object, the revenues of the states increasing, tyrannies were by their means established almost everywhere-- the old form of government being hereditary monarchy with definite prerogatives-- and Hellas began to fit out fleets and apply herself more closely to the sea.
13. Helade gero eta boteretsuago bihurtu ahala, lehen baino aberastasun handiagoa metatuz, maiz, baliabideak gehitzean, tiraniak ezarri ziren hirietan-lehenago eskumen finkoetan oinarrituriko monarkiak baitziren-, eta Heladek ontziak ekipatzeri ekin zion, itsasoari arreta handiagoa emanez.