Greek History from Themistocles to Alexander: In a Series of Lives from PlutarchLongmans, Green, and Company, 1870 |
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... means for making any such display . In a dramatic contest the tragedy he paid for won the prize , which was even so early as this a matter that excited much emulation , and he put up a tablet in record of it , with the inscription ...
... means for making any such display . In a dramatic contest the tragedy he paid for won the prize , which was even so early as this a matter that excited much emulation , and he put up a tablet in record of it , with the inscription ...
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... means of the deliverance of Greece , and of the glory which the Athenians gained , of alike surpassing their enemies in valour , and their confede- rates in wisdom . But as soon as the Persian armada arrived at Aphetæ , Eurybiades was ...
... means of the deliverance of Greece , and of the glory which the Athenians gained , of alike surpassing their enemies in valour , and their confede- rates in wisdom . But as soon as the Persian armada arrived at Aphetæ , Eurybiades was ...
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... means , as has been related , but to inform him how they were encompassed by their enemies . Themistocles , knowing the generosity of Ari- stides , and much struck by his visit at that time , im- parted to him all that he had transacted ...
... means , as has been related , but to inform him how they were encompassed by their enemies . Themistocles , knowing the generosity of Ari- stides , and much struck by his visit at that time , im- parted to him all that he had transacted ...
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... means , calling upon Bac- chus with one voice , led the captives to the altar , and compelled the execution of the sacrifice , as the prophet had commanded . This is recorded by Phanias the Les- bian , a philosopher well read in history ...
... means , calling upon Bac- chus with one voice , led the captives to the altar , and compelled the execution of the sacrifice , as the prophet had commanded . This is recorded by Phanias the Les- bian , a philosopher well read in history ...
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... mean time he would cause delays , and hinder the confederates from pursuing him . Xerxes no sooner heard this , but being very much terrified , he proceeded to retreat out of Greece with all speed ; and the prudence of Themistocles and ...
... mean time he would cause delays , and hinder the confederates from pursuing him . Xerxes no sooner heard this , but being very much terrified , he proceeded to retreat out of Greece with all speed ; and the prudence of Themistocles and ...
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