48 - Comparison: Lysander and Sulla
Cost of Glory
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The Health of Sparta and the Health of Sulla
Lysander obtained all his high offices with the consent of his fellow citizens, and when affairs were in a sound condition. He did not force anything from them against their will, nor did he acquire any power which was contrary to the laws. And it's also true that Sparta was a reasonably healthy state when Lysander rose to power. Sulla too was a sort of a self-made man. At least he wasn't born wealthy, though he was born into a good family.
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