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Episode 15: The Army That Conquered The World
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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Jul 23, 2019
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Podcast episode
Description
In preperation for Cambyses' invasion of Egypt, we're covering the early Persian armies. These are the armies that helped Cyrus the Great conquer the known world. They started as troops levied from Persia and Media, but grew to incorporate every facet of the empire and built on the history of Near Eastern warfare to form a disciplined and organized system.
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Released:
Jul 23, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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