The Grecian History: From the Earliest State to the Death of Alexander the Great |
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... interests of the association . Theseus , one of the succeeding kings of this state , united the twelve boroughs of Cecrops into one city . 12. Codrus was the last of this line ; he devoted himself to death for his people . The Heraclidæ ...
... interests of the association . Theseus , one of the succeeding kings of this state , united the twelve boroughs of Cecrops into one city . 12. Codrus was the last of this line ; he devoted himself to death for his people . The Heraclidæ ...
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... interests of religion , the other was called the pylagoras , and had in charge the civil interest of his communi- ty . Each of these deputies , however differing in their functions , enjoyed an equal power of determining all affairs ...
... interests of religion , the other was called the pylagoras , and had in charge the civil interest of his communi- ty . Each of these deputies , however differing in their functions , enjoyed an equal power of determining all affairs ...
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... interest of the people , whenever the kings attempted to carry their au- thority too far . 14. The senators were composed of those who assisted Ly- curgus in his designs , as well as of several of the citizens remark- able for their ...
... interest of the people , whenever the kings attempted to carry their au- thority too far . 14. The senators were composed of those who assisted Ly- curgus in his designs , as well as of several of the citizens remark- able for their ...
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... interest was lost in the general wish for the welfare of the community . Pedaratus having missed the honour of being chosen of the three hundred who had a certain rank in the city , converted his disappointment into joy , that there ...
... interest was lost in the general wish for the welfare of the community . Pedaratus having missed the honour of being chosen of the three hundred who had a certain rank in the city , converted his disappointment into joy , that there ...
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... Athens , therefore , continued a long time incapable of enlarging her power ; content with safety amidst the contending interests of aspiring potentates and factious citizens . 3. A desire of being governed by written laws , OF GREECE . 23.
... Athens , therefore , continued a long time incapable of enlarging her power ; content with safety amidst the contending interests of aspiring potentates and factious citizens . 3. A desire of being governed by written laws , OF GREECE . 23.
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