herodotus taught this. herodotus was an ancient greek historian who was born in halicarnassus in the persian empire. he is known for having written the book the histories, a detailed record of his "inquiry" on the origins of the greco-persian wars.
Why was lee unable to escape from appomattox? he didnt not have the needed supplies grant had him surrounded davis had ordered him to surrender he was waiting for johnston to bring reinforcements