Aratus captures Sicyon; the city joins the Achaean Confederacy

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Aratus was a Sicyonian statesman whose strong leadership largely contributed to the revival and expansion of the Achaean Confederacy. His diplomatic policies showed a strong anti-Macedonian stance.

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11332 Aratus captures Sicyon; the city joins the Achaean Confederacy 2 Historical context notes are intended to give basic and preliminary information on a topic. In some cases they will be expanded into longer entries as the Literary Encyclopedia evolves.

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