A First History of Greece
A First History of Greece
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There were at that time in Thebes two persons of great talent, high birth, and noble principles, who were also distinguished for their affection for each other. Pelopidas was a rich man, fond of action, and desirous of glory. Epaminondas was very poor, of a quiet, thoughtful disposition, yet always willing to exert himself when his duty re- quired it. They had long been attached to each other, and had served together in war, and lived in great intimacy amidst all the anxieties of those troubled... times ; yet Epaminondas would never con- sent to accept money from his friend, and Pelopidas, instead of being angry with him, only tried to imi- tate his habits, and practice the same temperance and self-denial. The affection of Epaminondas for Digitized by VjOOQlC S70 HISTORY OF GREECB.
Pclopidas was especially shown at the siege of Mantinea, when the Thebans assisted the Spartans.
Pelopidas was wounded, and fell, and Epaminondaa believed him to be dead. But he would not even then forsake him ; and, throwing himself upon tho body of Pelopidas, he continued to shield it until he was nearly overpowered, and would probably have been killed, but for the happy arrival of some Spartans, who saVed them both.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
There were at that time in Thebes two persons of great talent, high birth, and noble principles, who were also distinguished for their affection for each other. Pelopidas was a rich man, fond of action, and desirous of glory. Epaminondas was very poor, of a quiet, thoughtful disposition, yet always willing to exert himself when his duty re- quired it. They had long been attached to each other, and had served together in war, and lived in great intimacy amidst all the anxieties of those troubled... times ; yet Epaminondas would never con- sent to accept money from his friend, and Pelopidas, instead of being angry with him, only tried to imi- tate his habits, and practice the same temperance and self-denial. The affection of Epaminondas for Digitized by VjOOQlC S70 HISTORY OF GREECB.
Pclopidas was especially shown at the siege of Mantinea, when the Thebans assisted the Spartans.
Pelopidas was wounded, and fell, and Epaminondaa believed him to be dead. But he would not even then forsake him ; and, throwing himself upon tho body of Pelopidas, he continued to shield it until he was nearly overpowered, and would probably have been killed, but for the happy arrival of some Spartans, who saVed them both.
What to read after A First History of Greece?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Sewell, Elizabeth Missing, 1815-1906 to read onlineMoreLess
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