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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Lucius Mummius, was a Roman statesman and general, also known as Leucius Mommius. He later received the agnomen Achaicus after conquering Greece. In 146 BC, Mummius was appointed to take command of the Achaean War, and having obtained an easy victory over the incapable Diaeus, entered Corinth after a victory over the defending forces. All the men of Corinth were put to the sword, the women and children were sold into slavery, and the statues, paintings and works of art were seized and shipped to Rome. Corinth was then reduced to ashes. However, at least two ancient authors give accounts that suggest Corinth was not completely destroyed.