The First Persian War
The Persian king Darius first attacked the Greek city-states in 490 BCE/BC. This is called the First Persian War. The Persians were defeated at the Battle of Marathon, by a mainly Athenian force.
The First Persian War
The Persian king Darius first attacked the Greek city-states in 490 BCE/BC. This is called the First Persian War. The Persians were defeated at the Battle of Marathon, by a mainly Athenian force.