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The Delian League: From Alliance to Athenian Empire
In the aftermath of the Persian Wars, Athens transformed a voluntary alliance of Greek city-states into a maritime empire. This episode explores the Delian League's founding in 478 BCE, its shift from defense to domination, and the mechanisms of control—tribute, garrisons, and cleruchies. We discuss key figures like Aristides the Just, who set the initial tribute assessments, and Cimon, the conservative general who expanded the league before his ostracism. The episode also covers the pivotal revolt of Naxos (c. 469 BCE) and the transfer of the league treasury from Delos to Athens in 454…
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