City-state

A city-state is a region controlled exclusively by a city, and usually having sovereignty.

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City-states were common in ancient times. Though sovereign, many such cities joined in formal or informal leagues under a high king. In some cases historical empires or leagues were formed by the right of conquest (eg, Mycenae, or Rome), but many were formed under peaceful alliances or for mutual protection (eg, the Peloponnesian League).

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In the Middle Ages, city-states were particularly a feature of what are now Germany and Italy. A number of them formed the Hanseatic League, which was a significant force in trade for a number of centuries.

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Ancient times: REDIRECT Ancient history...

High king: A high king is a king who holds a position of seniority over a group of other kings. Rulers who have been termed "high king" (either by their contemporaries or by modern observers) include:...

Right of conquest: The right of conquest is the purported right of a conqueror to territory taken by force of arms. It is sometimes considered a principle of international law....

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