events
The Athenian coup succeeds, forming a short-lived oligarchy.
Related Wikipedia articles
Athenian coup of 411 BC
'The Four Hundred' oligarchy replaces the democratic government
The Athenian coup of 411 BC was the result of a revolution that took place during the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta. The coup overthrew the democratic government of ancient Athens and replaced it with a short-lived oligarchy known as the Four Hundred.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Oligarchy
Form of government with small ruling class
Oligarchy is a form of government in which power rests with a small number of people. Leaders of such regimes are often referred to as oligarchs, and generally are characterized by having titles of nobility or high amounts of wealth.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)