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“Your ancestors invaded Macedonia and the rest of Greece and did us great harm, though we had done them no prior injury; ... [and] I have been appointed leader of the Greeks.”

Quote by Arrian

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Arrian, a renowned Greek historian, was born in 92 AD and died in 175 AD. His works are known for their detailed narratives and objective perspective, serving as significant historical documents for the study of ancient Greece. more

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