
History of the Ancient World: A Global Perspective
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Gregory S. Aldrete
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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What did you love best about History of the Ancient World: A Global Perspective?
The insights in how geography, circumstances of the time & place, and other factors have effected the cultures of ancient civilizations. Well presented, with enthusiasm and understanding, as well. I would love to listen to more by Dr. Aldrete.What other book might you compare History of the Ancient World: A Global Perspective to and why?
Perhaps Guns, Germs, and Steel, but this is much more credentialed.What does Professor Gregory S. Aldrete bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
His enthusiasm for the topic might not come out as well. He has a nice speaking voice.insight into culture, geography and circumstances
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a refresher or are unaware of the subject matter.
A Lively and Thoughtful Introduction
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Fantastic and engaging
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This is how history should be taught.
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this is how to make a history lesson enjoyable.
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Awesome!
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Great overview of ancient world history
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Reasons to go down one star: 1. organization is odd - a few lectures seem out of place as he jumps around cultures and locations interrupting a story line. 2. A few lectures are just listings of facts that aren't that interesting - easily could have made this fewer lectures.
Overall, if you like history, you'll enjoy this series.
Entertaining and easy to listen
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I was always compelled to keep listening
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Fascinating overview
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