Comparisons Between Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome

By N.S. Gill, About.com Guide

Originally kings ruled Athens; then an oligarchy, and then democracy (voting by the citizens). Kings originally governed Rome. Then Rome enjoyed a mixed Republican form of government, followed by emperors. [See Herodotus on monarchy, oligarchy, and democracy.]

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