Agathocles
[ uh-gath-uh-kleez ]
noun
361–289 b.c., tyrant of Syracuse 317–289.
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How to use Agathocles in a sentence
For that Agathocles must have had fine natural qualities is evident from the narrative of Timaeus itself.
The Histories of Polybius, Vol. II (of 2) | PolybiusOne of the servants and flatterers of Agathocles, whose name was Philo, came out to the stadium still flustered with wine.
The Histories of Polybius, Vol. II (of 2) | PolybiusMoreover, an action of Agathocles himself served to heighten the anger of the multitude and of Tlepolemus.
The Histories of Polybius, Vol. II (of 2) | PolybiusFor a letter addressed by Tlepolemus to the army as well as some of his spies,Agathocles despairs.
The Histories of Polybius, Vol. II (of 2) | PolybiusThe letter announced that he would be at Alexandria shortly, and the spies informed Agathocles that he was already there.
The Histories of Polybius, Vol. II (of 2) | Polybius
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