PBS
Themistocles, Greek General
Wonderful biography of Themistocles, the great Athenian general and politician who established the Greek navy.
Boise State University
European History: The Peloponnesian War
PowerPoint style site traces the beginnings of the Peloponnesian War, the Delian League, and the Archidamian War. Includes references and further reading.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: The Delian League
This site from the Fordham University provides extensive discussion on the first and second Delian Leagues, the origin and history, the problems that arose, how the league was governed, and the destruction of the league.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Pericles
This site, which is provided for by the Fordham University, gives an extensive discussion on the important acts and achievements of Pericles.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Themistocles
This site, which is provided for by the Fordham University, gives an extensive biography of Themistocles, creator of the Athenian navy.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The Battle of Marathon
An account of the Persian forces in the Battle of Marathon, how they reached Marathon, their weapons and the result of the battle.
PBS
The Battle of Plataea
Background and description of the Battle of Plataea. Does a good job of discussing the different versions of the battle presented by historians.
Other
The Persians
A collection of nice notes on the Persian Wars. The author gives background information on both sides, causes, events and people, plus results.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Battle of Salamis
A good description of how the Greek ships defeated the Persians using Themistocles' strategy.
Boise State University
Boise State University: The Peloponnesian War: The Sicilian Expedition
Learn more about the Sicilian Expedition by checking out this page. Find out how Ancient Greece developed and conquered foreign lands.
Boise State University
Boise State University: The Peloponnesian War: The Delian League
This site from the Boise State University describes the formation of the Delian League during the Peloponnesian War.
