War and World History

Steppes, Standing Armies, and Silver Trade (1x7)

Udgivelsesdato: Mar 20, 2022

This lecture explores another world-changing military system, as mounted warriors and cavalry rose on the Asian steppes and in the expanding Assyrian Empire. Learn about major Assyrian innovations in military organization and strategy and the links between Assyrian conquest and the brilliant trading exploits of the Phoenicians.