Ancient Greek History - Audio
Donald Kagan(CLCV 205) This is an introductory course in Greek history tracing the development of Greek civilization as manifested in political, intellectual, and creative achievements from the Bronze Age to the end of the classical period. Students read original sources in translation as well as the works of modern scholars.
This course was recorded in Fall 2007.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 24 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Category | History | ||||
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In this lecture, Professor Kagan tells the story of the rise of Philip and describes his early actions: unifying Macedon, defeating barbarian armies, and creating a new, professional, national army. According to Professor Kagan, through these actions... more
In this lecture, Professor Kagan describes the growth of a new power: Thebes. Under the leadership of Epaminondas and Pelopidas, Thebes grows into a major power among the Greek cities. In fact, the Thebans even rout the Spartans in a standard hoplite... more
In this lecture, Professor Kagan examines the continuation of Spartan tyranny over the Greek poleis and the response of the Greek world. According to Professor Kagan, it became clear that the Greek poleis needed to do something to check the power of ... more
In this lecture, Professor Kagan describes the aftermath of the Peloponnesian War and how the Spartans began to dominate other Greek poleis, instead of liberating them. The Spartan general Lysander at this point not only grows in influence and power,... more
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- Outstanding Intro to the subject
I have returned to this many times as a balanced and nuanced introduction to an incredibly important topic & era. Particularly enjoyed the overview of “why study the Greeks.” The fact that the population at large has access to this level of academic introductory material is just wonderful. Thank you!!
Apple Podcasts5PizzaGloves
United Statesa year ago - Forth listen!
I have listened to this course three or four times now over the past ten years! Glad to keep stumbling on it again and again and getting the chance to dive back into Ancient Greece. Very dense, I get something more each time.
Apple Podcasts539 year old nerdUnited Statesa year ago - Wonderful
Fantastic thank you can’t believe this was nearly 20 years ago.
Apple Podcasts5jillitunesUnited Statesa year ago - Sound quality is terrible
This is a very engaging and interesting course. The professor has clearly thought deeply about ancient Greece and what it means to be a human for himself and for them. I will say his philosophical viewpoint is definitely old school and in his enthusiasm for ancient Greece, he’s blind to it’s shortcomings and myopic about it’s innovations, but my major criticism is that the sound quality is absolutely terrible!!! The buzzing in the background kept getting worse until I had to turn it off. I’d... more
Apple Podcasts2CChamb222United States3 years ago - Legendary
Donald Kagan is a legend
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United Kingdom3 years ago
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