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The Peloponnesian War

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Day 206 Book 4, Chapter 12

When they reached the waters off Laconia, they received word that the Peloponnesian fleet had already arrived at Corcyra. Eurymedon and Sophocles were eager to sail immediately to the island, but Demosthenes insisted they first stop at Pylos to carry...

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