Ever heard of Themistocles? In case you haven’t, it’s a tragic story. Themistocles was an Athenian statesman and general who lived around 500 B.C. He was one of the leading political minds of his time, and perhaps one of the most brilliant military strategists of his — or any — time as well. As a direct result of his actions, Athens became the largest center of commerce in Greece and it’s arguable that his policy of naval superiority ultimately lead to the establishment of the Athenian Empire.

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