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Edinburgh Chronicle

Location

Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom

Date

Oct 15, 1759

Page

6

Amazons Rise and Fall Across Ancient Legends

Fragment from Edinburgh Chronicle recounts Amazonia from Queen Hippolyta through Orithia’s Athens invasion to Theseus, Megara tombs, and Ther modon sites. It details battles with Athenians, Hippolyta’s mercy, and later Penthesilea aiding Troy and Achilles’ defeat of the Amazons, ending with legends of their voyage to the island of Achilles.

Hercules Eaders Orithia Athens Theseus Hippolyta Megara Cheronea Thermodon Europe Degebes Penthesilea Troy Achilles Hector Euxine S¢A Isle

Confederal Powers Collapse From Internal Rivalries

Historical reflection notes how great leagues in Europe often falter when member states pursue separate gains. The Cambray league against Venice shows a powerful union dissolving into conflict, allowing Venice to regain dominance. Similar patterns appear in later coalitions affecting France and Austria, with internal disputes hindering shared aims.

League of Cambray Europe Venice Germany France Spain Italy Republic of Venicé Utrecht England Hungary Prussia Poland Naples Austria Versailles

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