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The Peloponnesian War

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Day 52 Book 1, Chapter 4

After the Athenians had inherited their leadership through the allies' voluntary decision—driven by their hatred of Pausanias—they determined which cities should contribute money and which should provide ships for the war against Persia. Their stated...

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