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"such republics, though called democracies, had a strong tendency to oligarchy, and even to royalty." [155] But the spirit of change still progressed: whether they were few or many, the aristocratic governors could not fail to open the door to further innovations.

For, if many, they were subjected to dissensions among themselves--if few, they created odium in all who were excluded from power.

Thus fell the oligarchies of Marseilles, Ister, and Heraclea.