Note 515 — Chapter V · PUNIC WARS AND WARS OF MACEDONIA AND ASIA. (From 488 to 621.)
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“The Greek towns, inclined to maintain their alliance with Rome.” (Titus Livius, XXIV. 1.)—Even in Bruttium, the small town of Petelia defended itself against Hannibal with the greatest energy; the women fought like the men. (Appian, VII. 29.)