Between 431 to 404 BC, this war was fought between the two leading city-states in ancient Greece, Athens and Sparta. Each stood at the head of
Siege of Samos
Then Periander, clinging still in affection to the youth, sent to him next his own daughter, the sister of Lycophron, supposing that he would yield to
Sparta and Allies Attack Samos
The Corinthians also took part with zeal in this expedition against Samos . . . .Translated by George C. Macaulay -- our special project
Polycrates to Sparta
Then Amasis, when he had read the paper which had come from Polycrates, perceived that it was impossible for man to rescue man from the event which
The Battle of Marathon – 12
Today's installment concludes The Battle of Marathon,our selection by Sir Edward Shepherd Creasy.If you have journeyed through all of the
The Battle of Marathon – 11
The Athenian slain were buried on the field of battle. This was contrary to the usual custom.Continuing The Battle of Marathon,our selection from
The Battle of Marathon – 10
In the Persian army there were many gallant men, under a veteran general; they were familiarized with victory,Continuing The Battle of
The Battle of Marathon – 9
Marathon itself was a region sacred to Hercules. Close to them was the fountain of Macaria, who had in days of yore devoted herself to death for the
The Battle of Marathon – 8
Some years were occupied in the complete reduction of Ionia. But when this was effected, Darius ordered his victorious forces to proceed to punish