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Delve into the ancient world with this fascinating collection of primary sources edited by historian William Stearns Davis. Featuring excerpts from the works of Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon, and other ancient historians, this book offers a tantalizing glimpse into the political, social, and cultural landscape of the ancient Mediterranean and Near East. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.