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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universit盲t M眉nchen (LMU)

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About the Course

Discover the mighty kingdom of Assyria, which came to be the world鈥檚 first great empire three thousand years ago. From the 9th to the 7th centuries BC, during the imperial phase of Assyria鈥檚 long history, modern day northern Iraq was the central region of a state reaching from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf, and incorporating what is now Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon, as well as half of Israel, and wide parts of south-eastern Turkey, and Western Iran. In its geographical extent, this state was unprecedentedly large, and the distinct geography of the Middle East, with deserts and high mountain ranges, posed challenges to communication and cohesion. What were the mechanisms that kept the Empire running? This course explores the methods the Assyrian government employed to ensure unity and maintain loyalty across vast distances, using traditional as well as innovative strategies. Some of these imperial techniques have marked parallels in the ways modern multi-national corporations are operating, others will strike you as profoundly alien. This course focusses on how the Assyrians organised their empire by analysing key aspects, namely: 路 The CEO 鈥� the king, a religious, political and military leader, who is charged to govern by his master, the god Assur; 路 Home Office 鈥� the royal palace in the central region and the royal court that form the administrative centre of the state; 路 The Regional Managers 鈥� the governors and client-rulers to whom local power is delegated; 路 Human Resources 鈥� the Empire鈥檚 people are its most precious assets, its consumers and its key product, as the goal of the imperial project was to create 鈥淎ssyrians鈥�; an approach with lasting repercussions that still reverberate in the Middle East today; and finally 路 The Fruits of Empire 鈥� it takes a lot of effort, so what are the rewards? When we explore these topics we will contextualise them with information about the lives led by ordinary Assyrian families. Taking this course will provide you with an overview of the political, social, religious, and military history of the world鈥檚 first superpower. It will give you insight into the geography and climatic conditions of the Middle East and contribute to your understanding of the opportunities and challenges of that region. It will present you with a vision of the Middle East at a time when its political and religious structures were very different from today....

Top reviews

LF

Jan 28, 2021

The variety of presentations of a vast amount of knowledge made it engaging. Dr. Radner herself was engaging! The course provided a deep look into a civilization that is a bedrock to the modern world.

IX

May 15, 2018

This is such an amazing course! Prof.Radner has done an excellent job at presenting topics and organizing materials. Highly recommend this course to anyone who's interested in ancient civilizations.

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By Alan G

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Sep 21, 2020

Really enjoyable with mix of material and techniques used

By Stanley A

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Jun 8, 2020

Very informative and well-made course. Thank you so much!

By Linda S

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Dec 28, 2022

I found this course very informative and well presented.

By Maria E S

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Aug 3, 2021

This course changed my perspective about the Assyrians!

By Gy枚rgy P

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May 14, 2020

Useful and interesting information, clear presentation!

By Robert C

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Jul 25, 2022

I am trying to buy the certicate. It won't allow it.

By Otari G

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Jun 13, 2020

Absolutely fabulous! Many thanks for such opportunity.

By Jet L

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May 13, 2018

Entertaining mooc about a fascinating ancient empire.

By David

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Apr 6, 2021

Many thanks to Ms. Karen and all other participants.

By Curcubet G

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Dec 1, 2024

Well built course with very good practical lessons.

By William L

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Aug 21, 2021

Very engaging and well-organized course! Thank you!

By 1846 s

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Jan 12, 2021

Culture and History, our great legacy, part of us.

By Luis A C

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Sep 24, 2020

The best and most interesting course i take so far

By Maritza B

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Aug 6, 2020

Thank you Prof. Radner for sharing your knowledge

By Simone S D S

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Jul 19, 2023

Very important for the study of Assyrian Empire!

By Elvin A

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Jul 18, 2022

Un curso muy completo sobre el imperio Asirio

By Vuslat T

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Nov 8, 2021

It was an amazing course, thanks a lot Karen!

By Sandra T

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Jan 14, 2021

Interesting, fascinating and engaging course.

By David H

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Mar 23, 2018

Comprehensive, coherent and very well paced.

By G眉ner S

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Nov 26, 2023

I learned a lot from this course. Thank you

By Francoise W

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Aug 12, 2021

Merci pour cette presentation magnifique

By Judith o G

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Apr 10, 2022

Not only very informative but also fun!

By louis f d m p s

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Mar 10, 2020

It has been a beautiful historical trip

By Margaret M

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Apr 26, 2023

So good I went thru it (mostly) twice

By Ines G

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Mar 2, 2018

Would love to hear more like this. :-)