HIS2102 Lecture 5: Athens, sparta and persia - february 1st 2016
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February 1st 2016: this time however, the war between the greeks and persians are going pass theb orders of main land greece. The greek fleet gathered at the island of agina and there they received an embassy from the ionians asking for help in revolting against the persians. In the meantime however, there are developments in the mainland aswell. Mardonius has sent an embasador (alexander the 1st of. Macedonia), to athens in order to offer terms and submission to the persian. Hwe promised if they submitted that all previous acts of aggression by the athenians against the persians will be forgiven. Thirdly, athen would be allowed to reclaim their own territory and to expand their own borders as far as they would like. Xerxis would fund the restoration of athens temples and fortifications. Persian empire will provide any monetary sums for athenian projects.
