Legend has it that he conquered as much by bribing the small states of Ionia as by force, and his gifts to the Greeks were reported to be very fine. Entering into alliance with both Egypt and Babylon, he was defeated nonethel
Legend has it that he conquered as much by bribing the small states of Ionia as by force, and his gifts to the Greeks were reported to be very fine. Entering into alliance with both Egypt and Babylon, he was defeated nonetheless by the stench of his enemy's camels. He probably would not have gone to war if the Oracle at Delphi had clarified which great empire was going to be destroyed. FTP name this Lydian ruler famed for his legendary wealth.
Legend has it that he conquered as much by bribing the small states of Ionia as by force, and his gifts to the Greeks were reported to be very fine.
{Croesus}