An oligarchy is a form of government where a small ... One of history’s most famous oligarchies was Sparta, the ancient Greek city-state. While it had two kings, real power arguably lay with ...

In reality Isagoras ruled as the head of an oligarchy of three hundred noblemen, who in turn relied upon the military backing of Sparta. Under instructions from the Spartan king, Cleomenes ...

In reality Isagoras ruled as the head of an oligarchy of three hundred noblemen, who in turn relied upon the military backing of Sparta. Under instructions from the Spartan king, Cleomenes ...