CLCV 1002 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Harsh Times, Cimon, Strategos

• School: Carleton University
• Department: Classical Civilization
• Course: CLCV 1002
• Professor: J.J.Gahan

Document Summary

Defeat of persia led to rise of athens in the 5th century bce. Athenian empire extends from coast of turkey (ionia) all the way to rhodes, then around the aegean. Sea to the other side of greece: mid 5th century bce previously sacked (480 bce) Third additional south wall built from athens to the coast; if south wall was breached athens still had long walls to access piraeus and if long walls breached the south wall still grants protection. South wall also encloses old harbour phalerum, which went into decline in the 5th century. Athens used this to extend their influence; became athenian empire vs. delian league: league was brainchild of athenian aristides the just (d. in exile 486 bce, victorious general at plateaea, both ally and enemy of themistocles. Aristides convinced athenians that the league was opportunity for economic expansion (securing trading routes against pirates: cimon (son of miltiades, d. 449 bce, woops.