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In this article, the writer looks at ancient Greek history and explains that the formation of the Delian league is a significant turning point in history. The writer notes that the Delian League was established soon after the victory won at the 'Battle of Salamis', when the Persian wars were fought. The writer explains that the Delian league was named thus because of the fact that its treasury was located at Delios. The writer concludes that the Delian League came to an abrupt end in the year 405, although not without leaving a significant impact on the history of the world, especially because of the fact that the Delian League is, even today, taken as an example by various organizations such as NATO.

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"Why was it considered important to form the Delian League? It must be stated that there were several different causes, the more important one being that at that time, Sparta was regarded as one of the larger powers, and when the Persians, under Darius and Xerxes invaded Sparta, the city felt a loss of prestige and power. Added to this was the simple fact that the Spartans were not known for their strength of character or purpose, and the tide turned against Pausanias, the victor of Plataea, and the Ionians came to the realization that the Battle of Greece need never have been fought, but for the personal follies and foibles of this leader. When Pausanias was recalled to Sparta, the Ionian allies soon appealed to the Athenians, and when Sparta decided to send out Dorcis to combat Pausanias, it was discovered that Aristides was in unquestioned command of the allied fleet."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Ancient History Sourcebook, 11th Britannica, Delian League. Retrieved Fromhttp://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/eb11-delianleague.html Accessed 17 June, 2006
• Blois, Lukas De. An Introduction to the Ancient World. Routledge (UK). 1997.
• Gill, N.S. Formation of the Delian League after the Battle of Salamis. Retrieved Fromhttp://ancienthistory.about.com/cs/greecehellas1/a/delianleague.htm Accessed 17 June, 2006
• Delian League. Retrieved From http://www.pbs.org/empires/thegreeks/background/27.html Accessed 17 June, 2006
• Kagan, Donald. The Outbreak of the Peloponnesian War. Cornell University Press. 1989.

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