| − | The Delian League was a Greek confederation of cities during the Persian Wars. The alliance included Athens and various other Greek [[city-states]] and Aegean towns. They built a navy to defend Greece from Persia. The league was controlled and taxed by Athens. | + | The '''Delian League''' was a Greek confederation of cities during the Persian Wars. The alliance included Athens and various other Greek [[city-states]] and Aegean towns. They built a navy to defend Greece from Persia. The league was controlled and taxed by Athens. |