Were the Persions Wars a victory for Greek Civilization and democracy? Or were they

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the beginning of the end? Any examples? If you don't have an answer... know of any good websites?
 
Greek history is intertwined with Persian history. The fifth century victory over the Persians allowed Athens to thrive, go through its golden age and develop democracy, architecture, philosophy, literature, drama. But it was the Persian financing of the Pelopponesean war--it supported Sparta against Athens--that led to the defeat of Athens and the ending of the height of Athenian civ.
 
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