Athens led the Delian League, a military alliance formed in 478 BCE after the Persian Wars. This coalition included various Greek city-states united to defend against potential Persian aggression. Over time, Athens increasingly dominated the league, using its naval power to exert control and influence over its allies. The league eventually evolved into an Athenian empire, contributing to tensions that led to the Peloponnesian War.
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