Zonaras compares the murderous counsel of two famous autocrats: Herodotus relates a story similar to this. He says that Periander, the son of Cypselus and tyrant of Corinth, sent to Thrasybulus, the tyrant of Miletus, to find out how he could maintain his reign in security. Thrasybulus said nothing in response to the messenger, but … Continue reading Zonaras 7.10 Part III: Tarquinius Compared to Thrasybulus of Miletus