Syracuse

(noun.) the Athenian siege of Syracuse (415-413 BC) was eventually won by Syracuse.

(noun.) the Roman siege of Syracuse (214-212 BC) was eventually won by the Romans who sacked the city (killing Archimedes).

(noun.) a city in southeastern Sicily that was founded by Corinthians in the 8th century BC.

(noun.) a city in central New York.

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• By the terms of this peace, all Sicily, except for the dominions of Hiero of Syracuse, became an estate of the Roman people. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯. 世界史纲.
• Such were Corinth and Carthage and Syracuse. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯. 世界史纲.
• The siege of Syracuse is chiefly memorable for the brilliant inventions of the philosopher Archimedes, which long held the Romans at bay. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯. 世界史纲.
• Moreover, Hiero of Syracuse, the faithful ally of Rome, was now dead, and his successor Hieronymus turned over to the Carthaginians. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯. 世界史纲.
• Archimedes of Syracuse demands, however, particular consid eration. 李贝. 西洋科学史.

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