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Jason of Pherae with guest Dr Michael Furman.
In the 4th century BCE the region of Thessaly underwent a transformation. It went from being fractured to becoming a unified state under the leadership of Jason.
In a short time Jason became a prominent player in Greece, earning the admiration of Xenophon and calling the shots after Leuctra. But then it all ended abruptly.
How did he achieve this? What were his intentions and why is he overlooked? Join us and find out.
Music by Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).
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In the 4th century BCE the region of Thessaly underwent a transformation. It went from being fractured to becoming a unified state under the leadership of Jason.
In a short time Jason became a prominent player in Greece, earning the admiration of Xenophon and calling the shots after Leuctra. But then it all ended abruptly.
How did he achieve this? What were his intentions and why is he overlooked? Join us and find out.
Music by Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).
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