The formation of the Delian League, or Athenian League, in 478 BC. United several Greek city-states in a military alliance under Athens, apparently to protect against the revenge attacks of the Persian Empire. Actually, the league also brought greater power and prestige to Athens. Meanwhile, the Spartans were part of the Peloponnesian League (550 BC - 366 BC) of city-states. It was only a matter of time before the two powerful leagues collided. The Great Peloponnesian War, also called the First Peloponnesian War, was the first great fight between them. It turned into a 15-year conflict between Athens and Sparta and their allies. Peace was decreed with the signing of the Thirty Years Treaty in 445 BC. C., in force until 437 a. C., when the Peloponnesian War began.

Media	Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released	March 14, 2021
ISBN13	9798721921490
Publishers	Independently Published
Pages	348
Dimensions	152 × 229 × 18 mm · 467 g
Language	English

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