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2) Rise of Persia

Topic 2 – Session 7 – The Ancient Centuries

Up until now the various Persian tribes had been on the periphery of civilization. Surprise! Persia united, attacked west, and became the greatest of the ancient powers before the Classical Centuries began.

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Persian Palace

Outline

Course The Ancient Centuries
Session 7 600 to 500

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