1 jan 600 ano antes da era comum - Predominance of hoplite warfare in Sparta and surrounding

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- might have actually led to the rise of tyrannical leaders in places like Argos, Corinth, Sicyon, Megara etc.
(p.61 of the History of Ancient Greece)
- all were usurpers, and thus required force of arms as well as persuasive personal charm to keep them in power (this was provided by the hoplites)

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