The Greek Commonwealth: Politics and Economics in Fifth-century AthensClarendon Press, 1911 - 454 pages |
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Page 11 - Two Voices are there ; one is of the Sea, One of the Mountains ; each a mighty Voice : In both from age to age Thou didst rejoice, They were thy chosen Music, Liberty...
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