History of Greece, Volume 03 (of 12)

"History of Greece, Volume 03 (of 12)" by George Grote is a mid-19th century historical exploration of ancient Greece, that highlights Corinth, Sikyôn, and Megara in particular, focusing on the political shifts in these key Dorian city-states during the period of despots, including governmental structures, the rise and fall of oligarchies, and the emergence of individual rulers like Kypselus and Theagenês amidst Peisistratus's reign in Athens, ultimately showing how these governments signaled the start of political engagement and the complexities of power in ancient Greece.