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Dates: during 1960-1969
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After her disastrous defeat by the Persians in Egypt in 454, Athens moved to strengthen her control over her allies in the Delian League. Meiggs pointed to the importance of the transfer of the League's funds from Delos to Athens, since it enabled the Athenians to draw directly on the money to increase their power...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Oxford Tutor Reviews Imperialism of Athens In Jackson Lectures | 4/19/1961 | See Source »

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