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pyla. Repulsed at the temple of Delphi. Stratagems
employed against them. Heroic behaviour of the
Spartan women. The Achæan league..
CHAP. XIX.
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Death of Agis, king of Sparta. Philip, the last king
of Macedon of that name, makes a league with Han-
nibal. The Romans get a footing in Greece. Enter
into a treaty with the Etolians. Reduce the power
of Philip to the lowest ebb. Grant him a peace.. 201
CHAP. XX.
The Romans, under pretence of defending the public
liberty, invade Greece. Defeat the kings of Syria
and Macedon. Make themselves master's of the whole
country. Form it into a province. The Greeks, though
deprived of their liberty, still retain their genius.
Civilize and enlighten mankind...
End of the table of the second volume.
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