HIS 220 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Delian League, Antigonid Dynasty, Tyrtaeus
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The bronze-age mycenaean civilization was the first advanced civilization in greece. Was based on powerful kingdoms, rather than city-states. Recovery from the dark age began in the 10th century, beginning the archaic period. Led to development in the greek style of warfare. (hoplites and phalanx formation) A usurper of power, but not necessarily a wicked one. A man with military and political experience and was in a position to gain the support of the economically and politically oppressed. Would rule autocratically or through his state"s existing political machinery. The very first political society in name and practice. Only adult male citizens were allowed to take part in the political sphere. As far as we know, this was the first society in which states were governed not at the whim of an all-powerful ruler but by citizens who took it in turn to rule and be ruled . Policy was decided by debate in the council and assembly.
