Overview
The Age of Empires course examines the rise and fall of powerful empires and their impact on world history, international relations, and geography. Explore political, military, and economic strategies that shaped global history.
Low-commitment learning with limited seats makes this a rare opportunity to study empires comprehensively.
Description
- Ancient Empires: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, influencing history and international relations.
- Medieval Empires: Byzantine, Islamic, and Mongol empires, reshaping geography and world history.
- Colonial and Modern Empires: European expansion, global trade, and international relations.
- Empire Decline and Legacy: How empires’ collapse influenced contemporary world history, geography, and political structures.
Students explore maps, texts, and case studies connecting empire-building to global history and international relations.
Who Is This Course For
- Students of history, world history, global studies, and international relations.
- Lifelong learners and educators interested in political and territorial history.
Requirements
- Interest in history, world history, international relations, and geography.
- Internet-enabled device; no prior experience required.
Career Path
- Academia, teaching or researching empires in world history.
- Policy and Diplomacy, understanding historical empires’ influence on modern international relations.
- Education, museums, or cultural heritage roles.
