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Athens led the Delian League coalition which it led in the last phase o the war against the Persian Empire into an empire of its own, continuing to enforce collection of the war contributions after the war was over, and spending the money on itself.
When Athens fell out with other city-states led by Sparta resulting in the Peloponnesian War, Persia bankrolled the fleet of the Spartan alliance which defeated Athens.
Who really benefited - the Greek world was devastated by the endless wars.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoAbout 180 of them which had been under control of the Persian Empire were freed from this, only to be brought under control of Athens, which had organised the Delian League to achieve this, but then turned it into an empire of its own, living well on the proceeds. With the Greek cities going back to thir usual fighting each other and weakened by the losses, Persia reclaimed the liberated cities 60 yers later to re-establish stability in its region.
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Who is the hero of the Greek war in the Persian?
Which particular war? The Persian what?
Why were the Persians their own cause of defeat by the Greeks in the Persin war II?
First define Persian War II. The Persian War ran 499-449 BCE - it had several phases - Ionian Revolt, Persian punitive expedition against Eretria and Athens, Persian invasion of mainland Greece, Greek counter-offensive. Which among this are supposed to be 'Second Persian War', 'Second Persian War' and 'Third Persian War'?
What are the differences between the Persian Wars and the Peloponnesian War?
For the Greeks, the Persian War was warding off Persian dominance. The Peloponnesian War was a protracted fight to terminate the Athenian Empire's attempt to dominate the other Greek city-states.
King Darius and Xerxes were leaders of what empire that was a threat to Greek freedom?
They were leaders the Persian Empire. Darius was the father of Xerxes. Darius led the Persians in the first Persian war, while Xerxes led the Persians in the second Persian war.
Who did Israel help in the Peloponnesian War?
At the time of the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BCE) Israel was under control of the Persian Empire, and so in no position to intervene in any of the Greek wars, not that it would have had any reason to meddle in Greek affairs anyway.
When did the greek and Persian war begin?
The Greek and Persian War started in 499 B.C.
Who is the hero of the Greek war in the Persian?
Which particular war? The Persian what?
Why was it called the Persian War?
It was between an alliance of Greek city-states and the Persian Empire. Today we call it the Persian War to differentiate it from the wars between the Greek city-states. It is often called the Greco-Persian War.
How did the Greek reliance on trade lead to the Persian War?
Not at all. The war began when the restive Greek city-states within the Persian Empire revolted.
Who fight in the Persian war?
The Persian Empire and a coalition of Greek city-states.
Who were the armies in the Persian war?
The Persian army, and the armies of the Greek city-states.
Who was expected to win the Persian war?
The Persian thought the Persian Empire. The coalitions of Greek city-states thought the coalitions of Greek city-states.
How did the greek-Persian war begin?
The Greek city-states in Asia Minor revolted against rule by the Persian Empire.
Greco - Persian War?
The war between the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire 499-449 BCE.
What happened to the population after the Persian War?
Which Persian War? Persia fought the Greek city-states over 2,000 years ago; is your question regarding that Persian War?
What civilization was involved in the Persian War?
The Persian Empire and the eastern Greek city-states.
What led the Persian war?
The commanders appointed by the Persian kings and by the Greek city-states.
