Pelopidas
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Philip had lived at Thebes as a hostage, and had known Iphicrates, Epaminondas and Pelopidas.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various
Her leading citizen was Ismenias, one of the great organizers of the anti-Spartan movement—the precursor of Pelopidas and Epaminondas.
From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John
Some of the greatest achievements of Epaminondas and Pelopidas are passed over in silence.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" by Various
Nor is any attempt made to appraise the policy of the great Theban leaders, Pelopidas and Epaminondas.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" by Various
The Thebans were dismayed, and it required all the tact and eloquence of Epaminondas and Pelopidas to rally them.
From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John
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