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History of Syracuse (6)

Syracuse: the ancient capital of Sicily.       Roman Province Since the First Punic War, most of Sicily was part of the Roman empire; the Second Punic War added Syracuse. In c.200, any intelligent observer would have been able to see…

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Syracuse (415-413 BCE)

Siege of Syracuse (414-413): one of the most important campaigns during the Peloponnesian War. A well-equipped Athenian army blundered into disaster, was annihilated. Sicily It is tempting…

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