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The Growth of the Persian Empire
This podcast episode talks about the growth of the Persian Empire from a startup company type growth rate to a steady, healthy growth rate. They also discuss how the size of the Persian army changed based on the number of people from different regions that joined it.
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This podcast episode discusses the growth of the Persian Empire and explores the question of who could act as a military counterforce against it in 515-514 BCE.
1:17:47 - 1:22:05 (04:18)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the growth of the Persian Empire and explores the question of who could act as a military counterforce against it in 515-514 BCE.
ChapterThe Growth of the Persian Empire
EpisodeShow 57 - Kings of Kings II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
This episode explores the composition of the Persian armies and the impact that varied numbers of soldiers from different regions had on their fighting abilities.
1:22:05 - 1:25:21 (03:16)
Summary
This episode explores the composition of the Persian armies and the impact that varied numbers of soldiers from different regions had on their fighting abilities. It also delves into the history of the ancient military system of the Near East.