Great Ancient Civilizations of Asia Minor

The peninsula of Asian Turkey, known to the Greeks as Anatolia and to the Romans as Asia Minor, is about the size of Texas. This small subcontinent has arguably seen more history than any other comparably sized patch of Earth anywhere. Professor Kenneth W. Harl discusses Asia Minor's pivotal role in history in this engaging, original presentation.

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Platform: Great Courses
Categories: History Ancient History - Classical Civilization & Culture

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