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Sparta dominated Greece for nearly two centuries. They fought many wars against the other Greek states and fought two major wars with Persia alone and with the Peloponnesian League. Their army was depleted greatly by these wars and finally fell from power; ironically from a two pronged attack from above and below- a war with Thebes and a massive earthquake that hit Sparta killing thousands. Mother Nature did what no one else could. From their fie...

There were many wars in the UK fought by the four sections of the island.  Through ages the Romans, Vikings, Anglo-Saxons, Normans and later a unified England were all embattled at one time or another with the Celts of Scotland, Wales and Ireland. ...

Every Celt was considered free upon birth as their right.  The Druidic leadership was a unifying force that bred loyalty within each tribe.  Elections took place in a fairly democratic system.  The people elected their chiefs and the chiefs then nominated a king.  Sounds pretty good for the people, but not always for the king; he could be deposed any time the people got together and de...