How the world's first true empire set the blueprint for superpowers
In short: Long before the Roman or British Empires, the Assyrians pioneered the mechanics of imperial rule. This video explores the rise and fall of a civilization that laid the foundation for all future global powers.
Historians regard ancient Assyria as the first true empire. Through the work of Marian H Feldman, we examine how Assyrian innovations created a template for subsequent superpowers, including the expansion of Rome across the Mediterranean and the conquests of Genghis Khan.
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