
026 The Tyranny of the Peisistratidai
The History of Ancient Greece
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The Triumph of Pisistratus
In 546 BC, Pisistratus landed on the beaches of Marathon with a thousand argyve mercenaries and Theban cavalry. With victory in hand, he granted amnesty to anyone who laid down their weapons and joined his cause. Commonously, an Alkneonidae noble was killed in the battle. He maintained his hold on power this time by a mixture of force, diplomacy and dealings with the aristocracy,. and supportive policies for the poor. This one lasting from 546 to the winner of 528, 527 BC.
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