The Athenian Empire

The "'Athenian Empire"', based originally in "'Athens"', existed from 488 BC until 1458 AD and, and its peak, was one of the largest empires in history. Having gained most of its territory during the Sicilian Conquest of 415 BC, it was forged from the ruins of the previously existing "'Republic of Athens"', the first ever attempt at democracy. During the remnants of the battle they left in their wake, they succeeded to capture the neighboring area of the Roman Empire, and soon spread into what is now the Pseudo-State of Franco-Germany.