Greek Tyranny

by Sian Lewis

Book Overview

The tyrants of Greece are some of the most colourful figures in antiquity, notorious for their luxury, excess and violence, and provoking heated debates among political thinkers. Greek Tyranny examines the phenomenon of autocratic rule outside the law in archaic and classical Greece, offering a new interpretation of the nature of tyranny. The development of tyrannical government is examined in theory and in practice, embracing lesser-known rulers...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1904675271
• ISBN13: 9781904675273
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Liverpool University Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 8.2"