ANTH 2150 Chapter : CLASSICAL CULTURE NOTES SEVEN.doc
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Classical culture: chapter seven: the rivalries of the greek city- In the struggle to prevent a persian takeover of greece, a powerful sense of hellenic identity was forged. Eager to prevent a third invasion, a number of greek states entered into an alliance led by the athenians. The athenian"s imperial ventures probably increased the number of slaves in attica. The status of women seems to have declined with the growth of equality among citizen males. During the decades that followed xerxe"s defeat. The aftermath of the persian invasions and the foundation of a new league. Sparta"s attempts to hold onto its position of primacy by sending out another commander were not successful. The athenians were offered the chance to lead a new maritime league. Athens agreed to lead the league in military operations against persia and respect the internal autonomy of each polis in the alliance. Goals of what is historians called the delian league were clear: the containment of.
