Decelea

Decelea, saying that they desired to conclude a peace with him; and that they expected him to be more ready to treat with them than with the perfidious democracy.

The History of the Peloponnesian War Thucydides 2007

When this new revolution began, Peisander, Alexicles, and the other leaders of the oligarchy stole away to Decelea; all except

The History of the Peloponnesian War Thucydides 2007

You ought also to fortify Decelea in Attica; the Athenians are always in particular dread of this; to them it seems to be the only peril of which they have not faced the worst in the course of the war.

The History of the Peloponnesian War Thucydides 2007

Lacedaemonian king led out a body of troops from Decelea, and collected from the allies contributions towards the expenses of a navy.

The History of the Peloponnesian War Thucydides 2007

During the winter they bade their allies provide iron, and themselves got tools in readiness for the fortification of Decelea.

The History of the Peloponnesian War Thucydides 2007

It seemed to them as if their perils would never have an end when they saw, notwithstanding the fortification of Decelea, another army arriving nearly equal to the former, and Athens displaying such varied and exuberant strength; while the first Athenian army regained a certain degree of confidence after their disasters.

The History of the Peloponnesian War Thucydides 2007

At the beginning of spring, whilst the Lacedaemonians were fortifying Decelea, the Athenians sent thirty ships under the command of Charicles the son of Apollodorus to cruise about

The History of the Peloponnesian War Thucydides 2007

As at the date of the fortification of Decelea (413 B.C.), which permanently commanded the whole country.

The Cavalry General 2007

They then began to fortify Decelea, dividing the work among the cities of the confederacy.

The History of the Peloponnesian War Thucydides 2007

Decelea or keep guard all over the country, their horses were either wounded by the enemy, or lamed by the roughness of the ground and the incessant fatigue.

The History of the Peloponnesian War Thucydides 2007