Offers an in-depth analysis of the causes and long-term effects of the Battle of Marathon, and describes the ten generals of the Athenian tribes.

Features an outline chronicling the advent of democracy in Athens and Sparta, and detailing its major reformers.

Furnishes an overview of the Bacchiade tyrants and their colonies at Corfu and Syracuse. Also details the Cypselid dynasty.

Explores Herodotus' examination of power in his recounting of Pisistratus' tyranny over the Athenians.

Features a biography of Cypselus drawn from Pausanius' accounts. Also offers Attic depictions and dedications of the tyrant.