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    The Life Of Themistocles
    The Life Of Themistocles
    The Life Of Themistocles
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    The Life Of Themistocles

    By Eric johnsson

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    Themistocles, (born c. 524 bce—died c. 460), Athenian politician and naval strategist who, at the Battle of Salamis in 480 bce, was the major savior of Greece from subjugation to the Persian empire.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEric johnsson
    Release dateJul 4, 2021
    ISBN9798201208318
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