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The Fall of Persia’s Kings
3:07:43 - 3:15:29 (07:46)
Historian Lloyd Llewellyn Jones defends the historical significance of harem intrigues in the fall of Persia's Kings, but warns against generalizing their impact on the rise and fall of civilizations.
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The idea that the Persian Empire fell due to a harem intrigue is a misconception.
3:07:43 - 3:09:02 (01:19)
Persian Empire
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The idea that the Persian Empire fell due to a harem intrigue is a misconception. While there were some disputes within the royal harem, the explanation falls short in explaining the entire fall of the Persians.
ChapterThe Fall of Persia’s Kings
EpisodeShow 58 - Kings of Kings III
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Historian Lloyd Llewellyn Jones defends the existence of harem intrigues in ancient Persia through the idea that women from the dynastic family were able to attain positions of political agency through less formal means.
3:09:04 - 3:15:29 (06:25)
Ancient Persia
Summary
Historian Lloyd Llewellyn Jones defends the existence of harem intrigues in ancient Persia through the idea that women from the dynastic family were able to attain positions of political agency through less formal means.