Tyrannical Rule places absolute governmental power in the hands of one person. The person who has the power is called a tyrant or dictator. Adolp Hitler and Benito Mussolini are examples tyrannical dictators from the 20th century.
According to the Wikipedia definition of tyrant:
"Plato and Aristotle define a tyrant as, 'one who rules without law, looks to his own advantage rather than that of his subjects, and uses extreme and cruel tactics -- against his own people as well as others'."
Another view: Tyrants were usually appointed by common assent to replace aristocrats who exploited the lower classes, and bring some equity and justice to the city-state.. The problem was that the displaced aristocrats sought to exterminate the tyrant, and he needed a bodyguard for protection. To get the money to pay them, he had to levy a tax which alienated the people they were protecting. This led to deposition of the tyrant, opening the way for return of the aristocrats. This was further complicated by the rise of democracy, which itself became degraded, and monarchs re-entred to scene. So there was a cycle of kings - aristocrats/oligarchs - tyrants - democracy and round again until the arrival of Macedonia brought kings again, then Roman emperors when Rome took over.
The king ruled with a tyrannical grip, silencing dissent and trampling on the rights of his subjects.
they feared tyrannical rule.
No, they had more freedom under spain's tyrannical rule
The monarchy may have continued, and certainly the tyrannical rule of Tarquinius Superbus would have continued.
The origins came from Italy, from the rule of tyrannical leaders coming to America
The correct spelling is "despotism" (rule by a despot, or tyrannical ruler).
Alexander the Great overtook the Greek city-states during the sixth century BC. His rule was considered tyrannical control and is titled Hellenistic rule.
majority rule can lead to tyrannical .
Tyrannical Rule places absolute governmental power in the hands of one person. The person who has the power is called a tyrant or dictator. Adolp Hitler and Benito Mussolini are examples tyrannical dictators from the 20th century.
The monarchy and the tyrannical rule of Tarquinius Superbus would have continued.
I have a tyrannical teacher who asks me to use really difficult words in sentences out of shear spite. Josef Stalin was the ruthless, tyrannical leader of the Soviet Union. He was tyrannical, demanding that even his smallest wishes be obeyed instantly.
The ruler's laws were harsh and tyrannical. He was a tyrannical leader.