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Day 343 Book 6, Chapter 18

These were Nicias' arguments. The majority of Athenians who spoke supported the expedition and opposed canceling the vote, though some argued against it. By far the most passionate supporter of the expedition was Alcibiades, son of Clinias. He wanted...

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