
The Persian Empire
Darius I - Creator of the Imperial System
History · Mar 2, 2012 · 30 min The Great Courses Signature Collection
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S1, E5: Witness the first challenge to the new empire: Was Darius, the son-in-law of Cyrus, a legitimate king? After Cambyses died, and in the face of civil war, Darius established himself as a swift, decisive, unwavering leader. See how Darius created both a royal genealogy and a Persian identity, after which he turned to building infrastructure.
History · Mar 2, 2012 · 30 min