The Greek cities in Ionia were compliant subjects of the Persians from 546/5 BC. Beginning with the further expansion of the Persian empire towards the west, the limitations to their trade as a result, increasing taxes and conscription led many cities to attach themselves in 499 to the initiator of the rebellions, Aristagoras [2]. The latter had given up the tyranny in Miletus, proclaimed isonomía and secured military support from Athens and Eretria for the revolt. In 498 the Milesians and their allies attacked Sardes and destroyed it. Thereupon, more citie…
Ionian Revolt(306 words)
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Stein-Hölkeskamp, Elke (Cologne), “Ionian Revolt”, in: Brill’s New Pauly, Antiquity volumes edited by: Hubert Cancik and , Helmuth Schneider, English Edition by: Christine F. Salazar, Classical Tradition volumes edited by: Manfred Landfester, English Edition by: Francis G. Gentry. Consulted online on 28 March 2024 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/1574-9347_bnp_e526560>
First published online: 2006
First print edition: 9789004122598, 20110510
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