History of Greece, Volume 6

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John Murray, 1851

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rude
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Arrival of a reinforcement from Athensthe Corinthian fleet
90
None of the other allies of Athens except Byzantium revolted
93
Combat near Potidea between the Athenian force and the allied
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Zealous importunity of the Corinthians in bringing about a general
104
Remarkable picture drawn of Athens by her enemies
110
The Korkyræans are defeated
118
The speech of Archidamus is ineffectual Short but warlike
120
Views and motives of the opposing powers
126
Family relations of Periklêshis connection with Aspasia
134
Government of Samos after the reconquestdoubtful whether
139
Requisition from the Lacedæmonians for the banishment of Peri
140
His review of the comparative forces and probable chances of suc
145
Equivocal periodwar not yet proclaimedfirst blow struck
151
Large force intended to arrive from Thebes to support the assail
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Funeral oration pronounced by Periklês upon the Athenian citizens
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Ample grounds for the confidence expressed by Periklês in the
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March of Archidamus into Atticahis fruitless siege of Enoê
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Attica desertedthe population flock within the walls of Athens
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partial skirmishes only
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Position of the Athenian empirerelation of Athens to her subject
182
Measures taken by Athens for permanent defence Sum put by
185
Sketch of Athenian political constitution and social life as con
193
Mutual tolerance of diversity of tastes and pursuits in Athens
199
Commencement of the pestilence or epidemic at Athens
207
Inefficacy of remediesdespair and demoralisation of the Athe
214
Irritation of the Athenians under their sufferings and lossesthey
220
He is accused and condemned in a fine
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Judgement of Thucydidês respecting Periklês
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Great progress and improvement of the Athenians under
238
Particular grievances complained of in the dealing of Athens with
241
Injury done to Athenian commerce by Peloponnesian privateers
243
Remonstrance of the Platæans to Archidamushis replyhe
249
Operations of attack and defencethe besiegers make no progress
255
Rashness of the Epirotsdefeat and repulse of the army
262
Naval battle between Phormio and the Peloponnesian fleethis
268
The Peloponnesian fleet forces Phormio to a battle on the line
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Retirement of the defeated Peloponnesian fleet Phormio is rein
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Sitalkês at the instigation of Athens undertakes to attack Per
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CHAPTER L
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He receives reinforcements and presses the siege with greater
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The Peloponnesians promise assistance to Mitylênêenergetic
314
Half of the garrison of Platea escapes to Athens
321
Blockade of Mitylênê closely carried on by the Athenian general
323
Lawless and ferocious murdersbase connivance of Eurymedon
376
The political enormities of Korkyra were the worst that occurred
383
Nikiashis first introduction position and character
390
Nikias first opposed to Kleonnext to Alkibiadês Oligarchical
396
Athenian expedition against Melos under Nikias
403
Attack of Etolians and Peloponnesians under Eurylochus upon
411
The surviving Spartan commander makes a separate capitulation
417
The Ambrakiots sustain much loss in their retreat
418
Attempt to calculate the loss of the Ambrakiots
424
Demosthenês goes on board the Athenian fleet with a separate
430
Preparations of Demosthenês to defend Pylus against them
436
He defeats the Lacedæmonian fleet in the harbour of Pylus
442
The Athenians at the instance of Kleon require the restoration
449
The armistice is terminated and war resumed at Pylus Eurymedon
455
Reflections upon this proceeding and upon the conduct of parties
462
Kleon and Demosthenês land their forces in the island and attack it
468
Astonishment caused throughout Greece by the surrender of Lace
475
Effect produced at Athens by the arrival of the Lacedæmonian
482
Alteration in the language of statesmen at Athensinstances
487
He reembarksravages Epidaurusestablishes a post on
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Succession of Persian kingsXerxes Artaxerxes Longimanus c
496
Capture of Thyreaall the Æginetans resident there are either
502
Brasidas is ordered to go thither with Helot and Peloponnesian
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Dissension of parties in Megaraintervention of Brasidas
515
Combined plan by Hippokratês and Demosthenês for the invasion
520
Gathering of the Boeotian military force at Tanagra Pagondas
527
Battle of Deliumvigorously contestedadvantage derived from
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The Boeotians persist in demanding the evacuation of Delium as
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Rapidity and address with which he gets through Thessaly
546
He is admitted personally into the town to explain his viewshis
552
Evidence which this proceeding affords that the body of citizens
555
He becomes master of the lands round Amphipolis but is disap
562
Loss of Amphipolis was caused by the negligence of the Athenian
568
Preparations of Brasidas in Amphipolis for extended conquest
578
Personal ability and conciliatory efficiency of Brasidas
584
King Pleistoanax at Spartaeager for peacehis special reasons
590
Resolution to open negotiations for a definitive treaty
598
Nikias and Nikostratus arrive with an Athenian armament in Pal
605
Address of Brasidas to his soldiers before the retreat
612
Incidents in Peloponnesusthe temple of Hêrê near Argos acci
620
Brasidas at first on Mount Kerdyliumpresently moves into
644
Disgraceful conduct of the Athenian hoplitesthe defeat of
656
Character of Kleonhis foreign policy
660
Kleona man of strong and bitter opposition talentsfrequent
667
Peace called the peace of Nikiasconcluded in March 421 B C
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Pagina 453 - Then all the mounds and banks of our constancy were borne down at once; and the frenzy of the American war broke in upon us like a deluge. This victory, which seemed to put an immediate end to all difficulties, perfected us in that spirit of domination which our unparalleled prosperity had but too long nurtured.
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Pagina 196 - Moreover, we always hear and pronounce on public matters, when discussed by our leaders, — or perhaps strike out for ourselves correct reasonings about them: far from accounting discussion an impediment to action, we complain only if we are not told what is to be done before it becomes our duty to do it. For, in truth, we combine in the most remarkable manner these two qualities, — extreme boldness in execution, with full debate beforehand on that which we are going about : whereas, with others,...
Pagina 215 - Elate with their own escape, they deemed themselves out of the reach of all disease, and were full of compassionate kindness for others whose sufferings were just beginning. It was from them too that the principal attention to the bodies of deceased victims proceeded : for such was the state of dismay and sorrow that even the nearest relatives neglected the sepulchral duties, sacred beyond all others in the eyes of a Greek.
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Pagina 194 - ... are enforced by a common sense of shame. Besides this, we have provided for our minds numerous recreations from toil, partly by our customary solemnities of sacrifice and festival throughout the year, partly by the elegance of our private establishments, — the daily charm of which banishes the sense of discomfort. From the magnitude of our city...
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