What was the significance of the 'Melian Dialogue' in Thucydides' history?
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Correct answer: A debate between Athens and Melos over power and moral obligation
The dialogue illustrates the Athenian position of 'Realpolitik,' famously stating that 'the strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must.' When Melos refused to submit, Athens executed the men and enslaved the women and children.
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