Bribes.

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ruthaki
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Bribes.

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Does anyone have an idea of how much money Alexander offered Phokion, the governor of Athens? (Phokion turned it down, and also turned down a bribe from the Macedonian garrison commander Menyllus). Thanks for your help.
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Hi Ruth,It was a hundred talents. (Plutarch's Life of Phocion and Aelian 1.25)Best regards,Linda Ann
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Re: Bribes.

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Thanks Linda. I kind of thought that was the amount (must have read it before) but wasn't sure.
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