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c. 411 B.C.: The democracy of Athens is overthrown by extremists, who are in open negotiation with Sparta. These extremists are soon overthrown, and the Athenian navy defeats the Spartan navy a few months later.
Today: Greece is a united country at this time, with no city-state attempting to seize control over the country.
c. 411 B.C.: The war between Sparta and Athens has continued for twenty years. The Peloponnesian War will end in 404 B.C., with Athens’ defeat.
Today: Greece, which has been dominated by military coups and turmoil with neighboring...
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