Jillian Kurzmann's Blog 1/30/18

Jillian Kurzmann
1/30/18
Honors Western Civilization

Today in class, we had a shorter period due to the 2 hour delay. We also learned more about the Ancient Greek rulers.

  • Hippias was a tyrant who ruled from 527 to 510 BCE.
  • His brother was murdered, and his rule became harsh.
  • Eventually, he was expelled from Athens (this is called being ostracized).
  • In revenge, he began working with the Persian King Darius I, helping them invade Marathon.
  • With Hippias gone, Isagoras and Cleisthenes (both were aristocrats- surprise!) engaged in a power struggle.
  • Isagoras had support from some fellow aristocrats, plus from Sparta.
  • Cleisthenes had support of the majority of Athenians.
  • Isagoras becomes archon eponymous (tyrant).
  • He ostracizes Cleisthenes.
  • Cleisthenes' supporters- and the ordinary Athenian citizens: revolt against Isagoras' tyranny.
  • They trap Isagoras on the acropolis for two days- on the third day, he fled and was banished.
  • 508 BCE! Yes!
  • Cleisthenes- definitely a member of the elite.
  • Very rich.
  • Insulated from "hot polloi".
  • But...a crafty politician.
  • Saw the value of tapping into the talents, intelligence, and energies of the non-aristocrats (the middle class citizens).
  • Too bad he didn't realize the value in women- but, hey, one step at a time.

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