On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
With the Greeks race unity was sacrificed to local independence, and as a result the Greek world became the easy prey of foreign conquerors.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “With the Greeks race unity was sacrificed to local independence, and as a result the Greek world became the easy prey of…”
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In an essay comparing ancient and modern governance, this passage explains the historical outcome of Greek city-states prioritizing local autonomy.
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