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Ancient Military History: The Persian Empire
Justin Hubbard
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(479)
At its height the Persian empire held dominion over nearly half of all humanity. Explore the story of history’s first great empire and the kings who ruled the world.
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
The fourth installment of Ancient Military History, this six-week class follows the rise and fall of the Achaemenid Persian Empire. In the previous parts of this series, we’ve looked at the military conflicts of the Greek world, many of which were fought against Persia. Now, we’ll rewind the clock and look at Persia’s side of the story. By the dawn of the 7th century BCE, the myriad civilizations of the Fertile Crescent had built themselves into powerful kingdoms, all vying for dominance,...
Students will begin by learning about the various kingdoms of the 7th century BCE in the Fertile Crescent, and how their struggles gave rise to the Persian empire and Cyrus the Great. The middle part of the curriculum follows the line of kings that Cyrus founded — the Achaemenid dynasty — and their military engagements with surrounding cultures. Finally, we’ll look at the factors that lead to a weakening of the the empire’s structure, allowing Alexander the Great to claim it by conquest.
Homework Offered
There is no official homework, but optional readings may be recommended depending on in-class discussion.Assessments Offered
While this is a history class, it is a history of warfare -- and a primitive kind at that. We will maintain an academic perspective, but we will discuss how and why people kill one another. We'll keep it PG.Grades Offered
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(479)
Hello! Language nerd, history buff, culture geek -- whatever you call it, that's me! I'm obsessed with how people connect and what brings us together. I examine history, literature, language, travel, food and everything human, looking for the...
Group Class
$90
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
55 min
Completed by 45 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-18 learners per class
