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History of the Ancient World: A Global Perspective
- Narrated by: Gregory S. Aldrete
- Length: 24 hrs and 24 mins
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Publisher's Summary
The ancient world has cast a long shadow, influencing our customs and religious beliefs, our laws, and the form of our governments. It has taught us when and how we make war or pursue peace. It has shaped the buildings we live and work in and the art we hang on our walls. It has given us the calendar that organizes our year and has left its mark on the games we play.
Grasping the full scope of your bequest from the ancient world can't help but give you a more nuanced base from which to make decisions and choose pathways in your own life. These 48 lectures take you on a multidisciplinary journey that ranges across not only the traditional domains of politics and war that are normally the province of history courses, but also those of religion, philosophy, architecture and the visual arts, literature, and science, and more.
You'll examine the ancient world's greatest civilizations from the Mediterranean, Asia, and the Americas - including those of Rome, Greece, China, Persia, India, and the Maya - not in isolation but in the full context of where they came from, the cultures that flourished around them at the same time, and the civilizations that were to come from them. Taking a comparative approach, Professor Aldrete's course includes in-depth analyses of not only key individuals and historical moments, but also history's most important themes, from the nature of rulership and the evolution of religion and philosophy to the practice of warfare and the expression of power through art and architecture.
With its mix of nuanced interpretation, vivid description, and constant attention to exploring history as a coherent whole, this is sure to be one of the most informative and thought-provoking history courses you have ever taken.
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- Manpreet Singh
- 15-06-20
Feels like a movie that ends at the intermission
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1. well narrated
2. detailed
3. does not restrict to europe - truly global.
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1. Though well validated by the author - the ending at 9th century feels like middle of no-where.
2. Repeats the same data multiple times - specially non-european cultures.
3. Wouldnt know how to put it - but doesnt feel 'whole'
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- themasterhimself
- 17-12-22
one of the best history books I've read!
very neutral, and tries to give all perspectives. must read for all history enthusiasts
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- Megha
- 27-12-20
Historical world tour
This book will take you to historical world tour. It has been narrated very well. It’s a lengthy course, might take some time to finish but worth your time.
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- Moneeta Chainani
- 31-05-21
great information. slightly biased
too much focus on europe and middle east. coverage of other areas not adequate. however the areas covered. extensively did provide a good insight of their development
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- Sridhar N
- 16-06-24
enthusiastic narrative
many interesting facts about ancient civilizations narrated enthusiastically by the professor. the influence on current life has been described
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