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Pyrrhus: Warlord of Ancient Greece
The Ancients
The Rise and Fall of Pyrrhus
This chapter chronicles the military campaign of Pyrrhus in Sicily, highlighting his initial successes and subsequent challenges due to harsh leadership and troop recruitment. It details his ultimate defeat against the Romans at Malventum, which underscores the impact of poor planning and chaos in battle. The narrative concludes with Pyrrhus's dramatic end in Argos, reflecting on his legacy as a formidable commander and the tragic heroism that marked his life.
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