Title: ancient Greece Tyranny
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Content: 1] In ancient Greece, tyrants were influential opportunists that came to power by securing the support of different factions of a deme. [ 2] The tyrants of the Archaic age of ancient Greece ( c. 900-500 bce )--Cypselus, Cleisthenes, Peisistratus, and Polycrates --were popular, presiding as they did over an era of prosperity and expansion. [ 3] The polis was established in ancient Greece during 800 - 500 B.C.E. During this time of stability, ancient Greece grew, and therefore population boomed and their prosperity met with great achievements in writing, architecture, and finally political involvement by all citizens. [ 4] Alternatives to Athens: Varieties of Political Organization and Community in Ancient Greece, a collection of essays edited by Roger Brock and Stephen Hodkinson (2003). [ 1] Government of ancient Greece: the Mask of Agamemnon, from Mycenae, Greece (1500 BC). [ 1] At times, they would even establish trade or alliances to further improve stability and prosperity throughout Ancient Greece. [ 4] Hi! I am currently studying the politics of Ancient Greece. [