The History of Ancient Greece 031 Kyros the Great
Jan 30, 2017
The podcast discusses the conquests and military tactics of Cyrus the Great, his administration of a vast empire, the political intrigues in Lydia, the defeat of King Croesus, the unity efforts among the Ionian Greeks, Cyrus's diplomatic maneuvers and military strategies, his conquest of Babylon, and the legacy of his rule.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Rise of Cyrus the Great and Political Intrigue in Lydia
02:13 • 3min
Croesus' Battle and Defeat
05:01 • 19min
Political Turmoil and Unity Efforts Among the Ionian Greeks
23:32 • 3min
Cyrus the Great's Diplomatic Maneuvers and Military Strategies
26:39 • 12min
Cyrus the Great's Conquest of Babylon
38:17 • 21min
The Death and Legacy of Cyrus the Great
59:06 • 5min