Oligarchy This originates from the Greek word Oligarkhia ( Ὀλιγαρχία ).
the first city-states was realy an oilarchy (a small group who together governs a nation)
The aristocrats (oligarchs) became the rulers until overthrown by popular will.
An oligarchy is a government ruled by a small number of people. It comes from the Greek words oligos ("few") and arkho ("rule").
A small group of soldiers ending with "oon" is called a platoon
There are many possible subdivisions of a kingdom. A duchy would be ruled by a duke, and is typically the largest. A march or mark would be ruled by a marquess/marquis/markgraf, and is typically located on the border of the kingdom. A county is ruled by a count, and a barony by a baron.
A government ruled by a small group of people is an oligarchy.
small kingdoms
A government ruled by a small group of people is an oligarchy.
oligarchy
Kievan Rus
aristocracy
Oligarchy
vassal or celts
When a place (ex: country, organization, or institution) is ruled by a group of people.
dictatorial,mornachial& aristocratic governments
Dictatorship is what you refer to.
It was ruled by many independent states