Greco-Persian Wars

Article abstract: At issue: Whether Greece would succumb to Persian domination. Result: Greece preserves its independence from Asia.

Background

War between the fiercely independent Greek states and the growing Persian Empire was perhaps inevitable. Ambitious Persian king Darius I the Great feared that if he did not expand his realm, not only would his reputation be overshadowed by the reputations of his predecessors but also the realm itself would begin a process of disintegration. After a successful foray into Thrace and an unsuccessful one into...

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