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Greco-Roman Museum 454 In 500 bc the Greek city-states on the western coast
of Anatolia rose up in rebellion against Persia. This uprising, known as the Ionian
revolt (500-494 bc), failed, but its consequences for the mainland Greeks were ...
Greco-Roman Museum 454 In 500 bc the Greek city-states on the western coast
of Anatolia rose up in rebellion against Persia. This uprising, known as the Ionian
revolt (500-494 bc), failed, but its consequences for the mainland Greeks were ...
Page 457
A plebiscite was then held in September 1946 which restored the Greek king to
the throne. During 1946 a full-scale guerrilla war was reopened by the
Communists, who had gone underground. The commitment of defending Greece
became ...
A plebiscite was then held in September 1946 which restored the Greek king to
the throne. During 1946 a full-scale guerrilla war was reopened by the
Communists, who had gone underground. The commitment of defending Greece
became ...
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Greek religion 462 ures. The red hues mimicked the colour and tone of sun-
bronzed skin and dramatically spotlighted the figures against the dark
background. Around 500 bc Greek artists abandoned the convention of using
only profile views ...
Greek religion 462 ures. The red hues mimicked the colour and tone of sun-
bronzed skin and dramatically spotlighted the figures against the dark
background. Around 500 bc Greek artists abandoned the convention of using
only profile views ...
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