A siege is a prolonged military assault and blockade[?] on a city or fortress[?] with the intent of conquering by force or attrition[?].
Sieges usually involve surrounding the target and blocking the provision of supplies.
... of authority.
The first to have the title of "Tyrant" was Pisistratus in 560 BC.
In modern times Tyrant has come to mean a dictator who rules with ...