Start Date
Saturday 7 December, 10am-4pm
Overview
When Alexander the Great invaded the Persian lands he brought to an end the first of the Persian dynasties. Alexander did not survive long, but Greek rulers called the Seleucids controlled Persia for over a century. Finally they were ousted by a new dynasty, that of the Arsacids from Parthia, and a new phase of Persian history began. As the Greeks declined so the new Empire of Rome succeeded in the west and advanced remorselessly east. The Parthians would prove the only serious threat to the Roman war machine for centuries. For three hundred years there would be intermittent warfare between the two super-powers. This period of history and the role of the Parthians deserves to be better known and in this Day School we will explore the cultures that shaped 600 years of Persian history.
Syllabus
1. The last years of the Achaemenids and the invasion of Alexander
2. The Rule of the Seleucids
3. The early years of Parthian rule
4. The Later years of Parthian rule
Please note that the ‘last date available to book’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure enrol as soon as possible. Registrations will not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm.
Course Lecturer: Michael Tunnicliffe
Michael Tunnicliffe is a free lance lecturer in Adult Education. He studied at Birmingham and Cambridge and is a long standing tutor at Liverpool Continuing Education having taught both face to face and Zoom classes for the past 20 years.
Courses fees: Full fee £55.
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