AR104 Lecture Notes - Delian League, Hoplite, Ancient Greek Philosophy
5 Mar 2013
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Athens gave power to different assemblies and also built a strong economic base: built up a navy, wealth. Athens allows itself to become involved in the politics of the other 1500(or so) city states in greek speaking area. Athens plays a crucial role in the state of ionia. Ionia has become under the influence of persian empire (persian empire because it has been established by slow and relentless conquest) Independent cities in ionia tuen to athens because they have a reputation of being powerful and rich for help: persia has taken us over, can you help us out because you are the most powerful greek state! Athens decides to help ionian cities : creates conflict against persian empire (outnumbered in ranks, one city vs empire. Hoplites (soldier with long lance and round shield[hoplos]) Went to athens and making a faulty promise that the entire spartan army would help out .
