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The Persian Wars: Darius, Athens and the Battle of Marathon

The Ancients

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This chapter explores the critical events surrounding the First Persian War and the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC. It examines the historical context of the conflict, including the origins of the Persian Empire and the intricate relationship between the Greeks and Persians, culminating in the battle's significance as narrated by Herodotus.

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