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| + | Lasting from 461 to 429 BC, this period of [[Greece|Greek]] history was galvanized by the orator [[Pericles]], who strengthened Athenian democracy and is called the "Golden Age of Athens". The [[Delian League]] was formed to oppose Persia during this period and Greek culture flourished. | ||
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*[[Greek Philosophy]] | *[[Greek Philosophy]] | ||
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Lasting from 461 to 429 BC, this period of Greek history was galvanized by the orator Pericles, who strengthened Athenian democracy and is called the "Golden Age of Athens". The Delian League was formed to oppose Persia during this period and Greek culture flourished.