Michael Tunnicliffe
At various times in its history Persia has been at the centre of an extensive empire. This course will explore the history of the three empires of the Achaemenids, the Parthians and the Sasanids. But it will go beyond that to the very beginnings in Iran under the Elamites through to the conquest by the forces of Islam in the 7th century, and the medieval and early modern period down to the Islamic Revolution and the rule of the ayatollahs. Covering 5000 years of history we will also examine the ancient religion of the Persian, the dualistic beliefs of the prophet Zoroaster
Recommended reading:
Alvarez Mon J.2021 The Elamite World Routledge
Brosius M, 2006 The Persians Routledge
Sarkosh V & S Stewart 2021 The Age of the Parthians,, I B Taurus
Darayaee T 2013 Sasanian Persia: The Rise and Fall of an Empire I B Tauris
Katouzian H 2010 The Persians: Ancient, Medieval and Modern Iran Yale University Press
Day: Tuesdays Time: 10.00-12.00
START DATE: 12 weeks, from 17 September to 10th December, 2024, with a half-term break on October 22nd
Please note: this is a face-to-face course.
VENUE:
Quaker Meeting House
91 Station Road
Cheadle Hulme
SK8 7BG
Price for the Series:
| Price | Concessions | Minimum No. | Maximum No. |
| £96 | 8 | 24 |
Please contact: Michael Tunnicliffe 5 St George’s Way, Northwich, CW9 8XG, phone: 01606 42116 email: mtunni@sky.com