Higher Classical Studies
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The Athenian Tribe system
The loyalty to your family, clan or tribe was strong in Athens early history. The early rulers exploited this to help them rule - to gain the support of a tribe meant that they gave their allegiance to you. However this meant that people weren’t loyal to the state. To break this a leader called Cleisthenes brought in a new system for the tribes. He created ten…
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