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From Anarchy to Tyranny in Athens

The decades after Solon were marked by anarchy, aristocratic faction fighting, and further civil war. Chart the rise to power of the tyrant Pisistratus, a nobleman who championed the cause of the poor.

English
  • Originally Aired May 1, 2009
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created November 29, 2023 by
    APreternaturalArchivist
  • Modified November 29, 2023 by
    APreternaturalArchivist