This article is a sample of creative writing on the work of Thucydides and specifically in an excerpt from her book First year of General Lyceum << Ancient Greek Historians >> of chapter 81 of 3th of the total of 8 books written by this great Ancient Greek historian, covering most of the Peloponnesian War, as well as a multitude of events that preceded it. A writing genius with deep political thought and research work, which deserves to be in the library of every Greek and non-Greek.
Below, a page from a << newspaper >> of that era, certainly of anti-democratic beliefs, is presented, highlighting and commenting on current events as well as the events taking place in Corfu at that time.
NEWSPAPER "TO KEFALEON"
Author: Vafykles the Agiogordite
The situation prevailing on our island in recent days is tragic. The democratic faction, in a frenzy of violence and misanthropy, is committing serious crimes against the faction and ideology of the opposing side. The number of victims is unknown, however, it is certain that they exceed 10.000. We are watching with indignation and bitterness the current situation, which is reminiscent of scenes of the Jewish holocaust! The writer, together with a group of Oligarchs, is anxiously watching the situation from the neighboring Epidamno, where they managed to escape.
As for the course of events, with the arrival of the Attic ships and the retreat of the Peloponnesians, the Democrats launched a series of attacks and pogroms against defenseless citizens. Atrocities were committed, with the encroachment of asylums and the burial of people alive under the ground. Many, seeing what was happening, decided to commit suicide by hanging themselves from trees, etc. In addition, many innocent people perished on the charge of supporting the Oligarchy, without this being true, but due to personal quarrels. Set-up courts with the death penalty playing a leading role are common.
These events are unfortunately taking place at this time in our country and can be described as horrific. We expect that there will be further information in the coming hours.
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