
An alliance of Ionian cities sought to defend Miletus by sea but were decisively defeated by Persian forces at the Battle of Lade in 494 bce. (Angus McComiskey/Alamy Stock Photo )
Angus McComiskey/Alamy Stock Photo
An alliance of Ionian cities sought to defend Miletus by sea but were decisively defeated by Persian forces at the Battle of Lade in 494 bce. (Angus McComiskey/Alamy Stock Photo )
Angus McComiskey/Alamy Stock Photo