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Day 253 Book 4, Chapter 14

These were the arguments Brasidas presented. After extensive debate from both sides, the Acanthians cast their votes secretly. The majority, swayed by Brasidas's persuasive rhetoric and concerned about their grape harvest, chose to break away from At...

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