Mediterranean: Portrait of a SeaOverview of the historical events that took place in the Mediterranean Sea. |
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... important metal , tin . John Boardman points out in his history of Greek colonization , The Greeks Overseas : " An ... important to their economy . The importance of tin in the ancient world ( for alloying with copper to make bronze ) ...
... important metal , tin . John Boardman points out in his history of Greek colonization , The Greeks Overseas : " An ... important to their economy . The importance of tin in the ancient world ( for alloying with copper to make bronze ) ...
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... important soon after its colonization by the Corinthians . With its excellent harbours it was an important stepping - stone on the route to Sicily , and in particular to the Corin- thian colony of Syracuse – a passage of only about 250 ...
... important soon after its colonization by the Corinthians . With its excellent harbours it was an important stepping - stone on the route to Sicily , and in particular to the Corin- thian colony of Syracuse – a passage of only about 250 ...
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... important strait between Sicily and Italy , put troops ashore and seized the Carthaginian admiral . The Carthaginians were now forced to withdraw , and the Romans no doubt felt that they had gained an important vantage - point ; for ...
... important strait between Sicily and Italy , put troops ashore and seized the Carthaginian admiral . The Carthaginians were now forced to withdraw , and the Romans no doubt felt that they had gained an important vantage - point ; for ...
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