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Day 269 Book 4, Chapter 14

The decree was ratified by the people. The tribe of Acamantis held the presidency, with Phoenippus serving as secretary and Niciades as chairman. Laches proposed that, for the good fortune of the Athenians, they should accept the armistice on the te...

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