The Greek and Persian Wars

De: John R. Hale, The Great Courses

Narrado por: John R. Hale

Spanning more than two centuries, the Greek and Persian wars forged a new world order, sparking developments in battle strategy, naval technology, world exploration, and art and culture that impact the world even today.

These 24 lectures are your opportunity to survey this globe-spanning conflict and see the human experience behind some of the most remarkable episodes in ancient history.

Look beyond the infamous story of King Leonidas and his famed "300" and uncover the people and the world of the ancient Greeks and Persians. The clash of these two great cultures helped spark some of the most important cultural events in the history of the world: the chronicles of Herodotus, Thucydides, and Xenophon; the dramas of Aeschylus; and Greece's remarkable invention of democracy.

An expert on methods of ancient warfare, Professor Hale offers rare insights into how each skirmish was lost and won. You'll meet the great Greek and Persian leaders, and compare the war technologies they pioneered.

But Professor Hale offers more than just textbook descriptions. An accomplished archaeologist, he provides rare and valuable insights gleaned from years of fieldwork, including an analysis of the landscape of the battlefield of Marathon and modern archaeological surveys of the ground where Xerxes and his engineers dug an 80-foot-wide canal across an Aegean cape.

It's a perspective on history you'll find virtually nowhere else. Bringing together both sides of the story - Greek and Persian - Professor Hale creates a complex and informative account of this world-changing era.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

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Fascinating and Informative

I found the dual history fascinating, informative and very interesting. It was well presented and represented both sides equally well.

Encompassing historical approach

A good way of interpreting Greek History through its centuries long rivalry with the Persians.

just what the title says

This series moved along at a good pace, but still has time for interesting details.

My journey

I recommend anything that John R. Hale is lecturing about! I’ve grown so much from listening and learning from this man.

Fantastic

Everything you wanted to know about the Greek and Persian wars. It's broken up into half hour lectures so you can follow along at your own pace. The narrator was great and I never felt bored with the material.

Excellent<br />

I have listened to several Great Courses, and have to commend this speaker. He was well spoken, concise, and kept me interested in the topic. Wonderful lectures!

great course

who knew that the persians were a little more complex that they seemed through the eyes of Frank Miller

Fantastic History!

Wonderful Great Course! I loved the style and format. Very interesting. Highly recommended. Nice presentation.

Excellent Survey. Great Delivery

Some previous negative reviews are ridiculous. This is an engaging survey of a long era. It’s not equivalent to taking a college course. There’s not time to litigate every debate about battles or events. This is a great starting point for anyone interested in the clash of Greek and Persian civilizations.

excellent!

this is the second course I have purchased with John Hale. His abilty to tell a compelling story is second to none. I thoroughly enjoyed this historical adventure.