13: Ascension

History in the Making - by Rob Sims by Rob Sims

Feb 2, 201700:42:15Society & Culture

Are you tired of being in Athens’ alliance? No one cares. Athens develops various carrots and sticks to make friends and keep rebellions in check. The return of Cimon means Athens once again begins to dominate the sea as...

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