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The Peloponnesian League, set up to limit Athens' expansionist ambitions, drew a line at Athens' persecution of Megara. Athens was confident enough of its power to refuse to back down.

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Who worte The Peloponnesian Wars?

Thucydides.


What is the difference between the Persian and peloponnesian wars?

The persian war lasted way longer the the peloponnesian war and the persian wars was a whole bunch of different mini wars


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What is the name for the wars Sparta and Athens fought against each other?

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The Peloponnesian Wars were between Athens and which Greek city?

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