The Athenians were egging the Thebans on to revolt against Alexander, promising that Spartan support would follow, but both the Athenians and Spartans were in decline and ultimately abandoned Thebes to face Alexander alone.
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Victor Davis HansonEvidence Quote
“The Athenians are egging the Thebans on... And the Spartans are going to come, both of them in decline... You're on your own”
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