Athens supported the Ionian revolt by Greek city-states in AsiaMinor against Persian rule. A reprisal raid by Persia was defeatedby Athens, and the Persians decided to bring all the Greek citiesunder its control to stop uprisings disturbing peace and prosperityin its Empire, and invaded the Greek cities in eastern Europe.

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