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Ancient & Medieval Philosophy -- David L. Rouse

• He tried to get the Spartans to launch a campaign against Athens, but the Spartans realized that the Persians intended the conquest of all of Greece.

• The Persian army landed at Marathon, 26 miles north of Athens, in 490.

• The Spartans were to have joined the Athenians in fighting the Persians, but delayed because of a religious festival.

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