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The Persian Wars - Page 23 of 23
Results of the Persian Wars
The Persian Wars were a heroic epoch for Greece in general and for Athens and Sparta in particular. Asia Minor was restored to independence, and Athens and Sparta were the undisputed leaders of Hellas.In the longer term, victory meant Greece was now free to follow its own destiny, and free from outside influences on its culture and society. What it did with that freedom forms the subject of the next narrative.
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Essay by Dr. Ellis L. Knox
Boise State University
Maps and some photographs from additional sources.
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