CLA160H1 Lecture Notes - Allied Invasion Of Sicily, Epidamnos, Potidaea
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4th century bc greece to the macedonian hegemony. But there;ll be a rise (a new athenian league) Sparta will be out of the picture more or less. Will open a door for macedonia to take over greece. Themistocles was a driving force behind the development of the athenian navy. Spartans = peloponnesian league (strengthened their land power) Events that lead to the start of the pelopponisian war. In 450s there was a small conflict (identified as the 1st pelopponesian war) In 451 decided to sign a 5 year truce. The leaders were trying to stave off this big war as hard as they can. 457 the peraius (major port for athenian warships) In 457 the athenians construct the long wall. If there ever was an invasion of attica, could get to their ships, and so maintain their empire (have their fleet and bring in tribute) Was an actual observer of the pelopponesian war.
