Delian League - Wikipedia
WEBMegara deserted the Spartan-led Peloponnesian League and allied herself with Athens, allowing construction of a double line of walls across the Isthmus of Corinth and protecting Athens from attack from that quarter.
Peloponnesian League - Wikipedia
WEBThe Peloponnesian League was an alliance of ancient Greek city-states, dominated by Sparta and centred on the Peloponnese, which lasted from c.550 to 366 BC. It is known mainly for being one of the two rivals in the Peloponnesian War (431–404 BC), against the Delian League, which was dominated by Athens.
List of Greek flags - Wikipedia
WEBThe flag consists of the plain cross version of the Greek national flag, featuring the initials of the motto Κρήτη, Ένωσις, Ελευθερία ή Θάνατος ("Crete, Enosis, Freedom or Death"), and the cross with the inscription ΙΣ ΧΣ ΝΙΚΑ ("Jesus Christ Conquers").
Peloponnesian War: Facts, Dates, Causes & Who Won - HistoryExtra
WEBFeb 12, 2021 · Jonny Wilkes explores the Peloponnesian War, the bitter 5th century BC stuggle between the Delian and Peloponnesian Leagues – led by the city states Athens and Sparta. Here's why the war began, who won and how, and why it prompted a reshaping of the Hellenic world
Ancient Greek civilization - Sparta, Athens, City-States
WEBAug 13, 2024 · The Peloponnesian League. After the suppression of the Messenian revolt (perhaps not before 600), Sparta controlled much of the Peloponnese. In the 6th century it extended that control further, into Arcadia to the north, by diplomatic as well as by purely military means. On the diplomatic level, Sparta, the greatest of the Dorian states ...
Peloponnesian League | Athenian, Spartan, Confederacy
WEBPeloponnesian League, military coalition of Greek city-states led by Sparta, formed in the 6th century bc. League policy, usually decisions on questions of war, peace, or alliance, was determined by federal congresses, summoned by the Spartans when they thought fit; each member state had one vote.
What to Know About the Peloponnesian League - Greek Boston
WEBThe Peloponnesian League continued to grow stronger and even act in conflicts outside of the penninsula. At one point, they became a key-player in the larger Hellenic League, which was controlled by the Pausanians and also included Athens, another powerful city-state in Ancient Greece.
The Peloponnesian League: A Study of Ancient Greek Alliances
WEBAug 28, 2024 · Characterized by a confederation of Spartan-led states, the Peloponnesian League wielded significant influence over military and economic affairs, intertwining the fates of its members. Understanding its structure and political dynamics offers insights into broader Greek political systems.
Peloponnesian League - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMar 9, 2016 · The Peloponnesian League (c. 550 BCE - c. 366 BCE) was a loose confederation of Greek city -states led by Sparta. The League was the oldest and longest-lasting political association in the ancient Greek world.
Peloponnesian League Timeline - World History Encyclopedia
WEBThe Peloponnesian League (c. 550 BCE - c. 366 BCE) was a loose confederation of Greek city-states led by Sparta. The League was the oldest and longest-lasting political association in the ancient Greek world.
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