The Persian Wars were a turning point in Greek history from "summary" of The Greeks by Paul Cartledge
The Persian Wars were a turning point in Greek history. Prior to this series of conflicts in the early fifth century BCE, the Greeks had been a collection of fiercely independent city-states, constantly at odds with one another over matters of politics, trade, and territory. However, when the mighty Persian Empire, under the rule of King Darius and later his son Xerxes, set its sights on conquering Greece, the Greeks were faced with a common enemy that threatened their very existence. The Persian Wars forced the Greek city-states to put aside their differences and unite in defense of their homeland. This newfound sense of unity was exemplified by the formation of the Delian League, an alliance of Greek city-states led by Athens, whose purpose was to continue the fight against the Persians and ensure the security of Greece. This marked a significant departure from the usual state of affairs in Greece, where alliances were constantly shifting and city-states were often at odds with one another. Furthermore...
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