Through the growth and development of the Archaic Era what followed was the period of development known as “Classical Greece”. Between the time of 480 and 323 BCE Athens and Sparta ruled the Hellenic world with their artistic and military accomplishments. Along with the participation of the other Hellenic states, Athens and Sparta, rose to power through their associations, restructurings, and successions of triumphs against the conquering Persian armies. Only after a long and revolting war, Athens and Sparta were eliminated, and produced Macedonia as the prevailing power of Greece. City-states such as Miletus, Thebes and Corinth would also eventually a chief role in the cultural accomplishments of Classical Greece.
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Sparta won the Peloponnesian war and would arose as the leading power in Greece, however Sparta’s political competence unsuccessfully matched its military repute. It was while Sparta continued to fight against other city-states in Greece that Athens rebuilt its empire after reconstructing its walls and military. Sparta’s military power were ultimately weakened, specifically after several defeats by the Thebans which first occurred in Leuctra in 371 BCE, and then again several years later at Mantinea. However, soon after Sparta was defeated a new power emerged quickly, the Macedonians. Under the guidance of Philip II they arose as the only chief military power of Greece after their triumph at Chaeronea against the Athenians in 338 …show more content…
Many challenges arose from internal struggles and new exterior adversaries. Due to the empires immense size securing it became difficult. Cities outside of the organized larger cities were filled with dangerous thieves and bandits. The inner conflicts and revolts forced the limits of the kingdoms to be moved many times as the leaders of the larger and smaller cities engaged in constant wars. Throughout these inner turmoil’s, outside dangers to the Hellenistic world arose. The Gaul’s, a Celtic people, attacked Macedonia and soon reached southern Greece trying to loot the treasure of Delphi (dedications made by the city), which was incredibly saved. Attalus ultimately conquered the Gaul’s upon crossing the Asia
During the Classical Period …show more content…
Sparta won the Peloponnesian war and would arose as the leading power in Greece, however Sparta’s political competence unsuccessfully matched its military repute. It was while Sparta continued to fight against other city-states in Greece that Athens rebuilt its empire after reconstructing its walls and military. Sparta’s military power were ultimately weakened, specifically after several defeats by the Thebans which first occurred in Leuctra in 371 BCE, and then again several years later at Mantinea. However, soon after Sparta was defeated a new power emerged quickly, the Macedonians. Under the guidance of Philip II they arose as the only chief military power of Greece after their triumph at Chaeronea against the Athenians in 338 …show more content…
Many challenges arose from internal struggles and new exterior adversaries. Due to the empires immense size securing it became difficult. Cities outside of the organized larger cities were filled with dangerous thieves and bandits. The inner conflicts and revolts forced the limits of the kingdoms to be moved many times as the leaders of the larger and smaller cities engaged in constant wars. Throughout these inner turmoil’s, outside dangers to the Hellenistic world arose. The Gaul’s, a Celtic people, attacked Macedonia and soon reached southern Greece trying to loot the treasure of Delphi (dedications made by the city), which was incredibly saved. Attalus ultimately conquered the Gaul’s upon crossing the Asia