Athens’ role in the Median Wars and her contribution to the Greek victory over the Persians established her position as the power that could best guarantee peace and freedom in the Aegean. During the period known as the Fifty-year period many Greek cities allied themselves with Athens in recognition of her strength to form the Delian League |
The emergence of Athens as the most important economic and political centre in the Aegean influenced internal political developments. The reforms of Ephialtes |
Economic recovery at the beginning of the |
A more detailed presentation of these events is contained in the chronology.
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