The battle against Persia was over. The Greeks had claimed victorious. After this victory the Greeks could now focus on other matters. A new leader, Pericles, came to power. Under his control the Athenian Empire flourished. The government and the city of Athens acquired great power. Athens had reached its Golden Age, the Age of Pericles.
One of Athens's greatest achievements during the Age of Pericles was their government. In 461 B.C.E., Pericles came to power and was considered to be one of the greatest rulers of Athens. Furthermore, he strengthened the Athenian government and had great structures created. In addition to, he had practices which were advanced during this time period, one of theses being ostracism. Ostracism was the practice
