The Long Shadow of the Ancient Greek World

From Delian League to Athenian Empire (1x22)

: 01, 2009

Examine Thucydides' analysis of the early years of the Delian League and the growth of Athenian imperialism. Initially, relations between Athens and its allies were good, but from the 470s on Athenian expansion and the disregard of allied autonomy seriously strained ties.