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after having for many years disputed the hegemony of Greece, at length attained it but to hold it uncontested for scarce twelve years. Polybius (Greek Historian) – The Histories: Book 1 (Chap. 1-2)
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Among the V century and the fourth century B.C., once deleted the threat posed to the whole greek people by the expansionist ambitions of the persian empire, the hegemony among the greek cities -that had been allied against the external enemy- was hotly contested between Athens and Sparta. After more than one century of continuous wars, the hegemony reached by the spartans or lacedaemonians was really short, because a new power arised against this greek cities: it was Macedonia and their kings: Philip and Alexander, later known as the Great.

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If you fight for hegemony for many years make sure you hold it for long time otherwise do not attempt to fight it because it will last for short time.

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The writer here is saying that the Persians for a certain period had influenced and decree the territory, but repeatedly they ventured and exceeded the boundaries of Asia they jeopardize not only the security of this empire, but their own existence. After having for many years disputed the hegemony of Greece, at length attained it but to hold it uncontested for scarce twelve years.

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and the most warlike nations of Western Europe were, to speak the simple truth, unknown to them. Polybius (Greek Historian) – The Histories: Book 1 (Chap. 1-2)
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The most warlike nations of Western Europe were, perhaps, the Germanic tribes, who Rome never conquered either.

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Germany was not dominated by the Roman Empire, but was dominated by the Nazi idea.

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It indicate Polybius writes from a standpoint that hints the Roman Empire is the greatest among those he is recounting.

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