Why did Cleon say this in the Mytilenian Debate? I was reading Cleon's argument in the Mytilenian debate, and feel that I understand most of his argument However, I don't understand why Cleon would say the following (emphasis mine): Let them
Which battle was the most lopsided result in terms of casualties? This battle was also notable for those involved and for the fact that the commanders of both sides died: the Athenian general Cleon and the Spartan Brasidas (who lived long enough to see the victory)
How did the ancient Romans count with their fingers? Bdelycleon (the one who hates Cleon) - Listen to me, dear little father, unruffle that frowning brow and reckon, you can do so without trouble, not with pebbles, but on your fingers According to Professor Michele Scolari 's blog (Italian), an analogous system existed in Persia