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| − | With the '''Peace of Callias''' the [[Greco-Persian War]] officially came to an end. A victory for [[Greece]], | + | With the '''Peace of Callias''' the [[Greco-Persian War]] officially came to an end. A victory for [[Greece]], the treaty gave autonomy Greek city states in Asia minor in exchange for Greek promises not to interfere Persian internal affairs. It is generally considered a defeat for the [[Persian Empire]] which would never again attempt to invade Greece or expand into Europe. |
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Revision as of 17:27, February 24, 2010
With the Peace of Callias the Greco-Persian War officially came to an end. A victory for Greece, the treaty gave autonomy Greek city states in Asia minor in exchange for Greek promises not to interfere Persian internal affairs. It is generally considered a defeat for the Persian Empire which would never again attempt to invade Greece or expand into Europe.
Sources
Encyclopedia of Military History, Dupuy & Dupuy, 1979