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 CONTENTS. X1 !tll the despots in Sicily. Timoleon lays down his power at Syr.ieuse - Gratitude and reward to him by the Syracusar_s. Great influence ol Timoleon, even after he had laid down his power. Immigration of new Greek settlers into Sicily, to Gela, Agrigentum, Camarina, etc.- Value and importance of the moral ascendency enjoyed by Timoleon, in regu lating these new settlements. Numerous difficulties which he would be called upon to adjust. Residence of Timoleon at Syracuse chapel to the goddess Automatia. Arrival of the blind Timoleon in the pub- lie assembly of Syracuse during matters of grave and critical discussion Manner in which Timoleon bore contradiction in the public assemblv his earnest anxiety to ensure freedom of speech against himself. Uncorrupted moderation and public spirit of Timoleon. Xenophontic ideal command over willing free men qualities, positive as well as negative, of Timoleon. Freedom and comfort diffused throughout nil Sicily for twenty-four years, until the despotism of Agathokles. Death and obsequies of Timoleon. Proclamation at his funeral monument to his honor. Contrast of Dion and Timoleon 128-197 CHAPTER LXXXVI. CENTRAL GREECE : THE ACCESSION OF PHILIP OP MACEDON TO THB BIRTH OF ALEXANDER. 359-356 B. C. Central Greece resumed. State of Central Greece in 360-359 B. c. Dcgra dation of Sparta. Megalopolis Mcssend their fear of Sparta no central action in Peloponnesus. Corinth, Sikyon, etc. Comparatively good condition of Athens. Power of Thebes. Extinction of the free cities of Bceotia by the Thebans repugnant to Grecian feeling. Thessaly despots of Phera. Alexander of Pherae his cruelties his assassi nation. Tis : .phonus despot, of Pherae loss of power in the Phsersean dynasty. Macedon reign and death of Perdikkas. Philip as a youth at Thebes ideas there acquired foundation laid of his future military ability. Condition of Philip at the death of Perdikkas. Embarrass ments and dangers with which he had to contend. Macedonian govern ment. Proceedings of Philip against his numerous enemies. His sue cess Thracians Athenians. He evacuates Amphipolis. He defeats Argaeus and the Athenians his mild treatment of Athenian prisoners. Philip makes peace with Athens renounces his claim to Amphipolis. Victories of Philip over the Paeonians and lllyrians. Amphipolis evacu- ated by Philip the Athenians neglect it. "State of Euboea the The- baus foment revolt and attack the island victorious efforts of Athens. Surrender of the Chersonese to Athens. Social War Chios, Kos, Rhodes, and Byzantium revolt from Athens. Causes of the Social War conduct of the Athenians Synod at Athens. Athens acts more for her own separate interests, and less for that of her allies her arma- ments on service badly paid merceffflries their extortions. The fo ix cities declare themselves independent of Athens interference of the Karian Mausolus. Great force of the revolters armament despatched by Athens against Chios repulse of the Athenians, and death of Cha- brias. Farther armaments of Athens Iphikrates, Timotheus, and Cha res unsuccessful operations in the Hellespont, and quarrel between th generals. Iphikrates and Timotheus are accused by Chares at Athens