Xerxes ascended the Achaemenid throne in 486 BC, following the death of Darius I. His coronation signified the beginning of a reign influenced by assertions of authority to secure power over the…
Author: Jim Peterson
Xerxes – Page 03
Following the death of his father, King Darius I of Persia in 486 BC, Xerxes ascended the throne, marking the initial phase of his reign. This transition, however, was not devoid of…
Xerxes – Page 02
The ascendancy of Xerxes to power, regarded as a significant event in Persian history, represents a journey of political skill, strategic alliances, and military might. Born as the heir apparent to King…
Xerxes
Born around 519 BC to Darius the Great and Atossa, Xerxes spent his formative years amid opulent Persian royal courts. As a prince, he was exposed to critical governmental decisions and the…
Sparta – Page 04
The rise to power of the ancient city-state, Sparta, was marked by numerous clashes and tactical schemes, contributing to its dominance in Greece during the 6th and 5th centuries BC. Initially leveraging…
Sparta – Page 03
Founded in ancient Sparta, the Agoge was a rigorous education and training program designed to mold the city-state’s male citizens into formidable warriors. The inception of the Agoge was linked to the…
Sparta – Page 02
Sparta, located in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece, began to emerge as a significant power during the 7th and 6th centuries BCE. Characterized by its unique societal arrangement and resourceful military…
Sparta
In the ancient region of Laconia, located in the southeastern Peloponnese, the legendary city-state of Sparta evolved into a dominant military force in Greece. The early formation of this unique society began…
Julius Caesar – Page 04
Julius Caesar’s rise to authority is a remarkable journey that significantly reshaped the Roman Empire’s governance and territorial reach. His initial power gain resulted from his alignment with the First Triumvirate establishing…
Julius Caesar – Page 03
The initial phase of Caesar’s political career was marked by astute choices and judicious partnerships. In 60 B.C., he formed the political alliance known as the First Triumvirate with two of the…