Novel would not describe it. It was one of the powers in the Greek world, with varying levels of success according to its ability to establish alliances, and its credibility at any time as a military power, which varies over the centuries.
Power - novel - was created in 1962.
The Power - novel - was created in 1956.
The recognised leading power in the Greek world at the time.
A navy is not on land, so neither had the best navy.
Power of Three - novel - was created in 1976.
Sparta .
Absolute Power - novel - has 505 pages.
Sparta had a limited democracy. Sparta had two kings who ruled the city-state. They also had a 28 member council which could limit the power of the kings.
Absolute Power - novel - was created on 1996-11-01.
oligarchys or the council of elders
oligarchs
Sparta