HIST 1010 Lecture 4: History Chapter 4
5 Feb 2019
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In the broadest sense: the world system ( a place where human connections are the densest) In a more specific sense: one particular empire. Core as the center or heartland of the empire and the peripheries as the subjugated areas outside of the heartland but still within the empire. Core as an entire empire and the peripheries as the fringes or areas bordering the empire. New technologies of transportation (ships & camels) Empire: a group of state or different ethnic groups brought together under a single sovereign power. Conquered people that were are seen as equal. Land of ashur vs land under yoke of. Example of cyrus (allows the jews to leave and rebuild their temple) Neo-assyrian- rule got weaker as it got closer to the core. Darius creates providences and appoints satraps which were only people that were related to him. Royal road - 1700 miles long and facilitated communication and commerce across the entire persian empire.
