Economic and Trade Networks in the Seleucid Empire
( 30 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to the Seleucid Empire Overview of the Seleucid Empires history, geography, and significance
Module #2 The Seleucid Economy:Overview and Context Understanding the economic systems and frameworks of the ancient Near East
Module #3 Agriculture and Land Use in the Seleucid Empire The role of agriculture in the Seleucid economy, including crop production and land ownership
Module #4 Trade Routes and Networks in the Seleucid Empire Exploring the major trade routes, including the Silk Road, and their impact on the empires economy
Module #5 The Role of Cities in the Seleucid Economy The economic significance of cities, including Antioch, Seleucia, and Babylon
Module #6 Merchants and Trade Guilds in the Seleucid Empire The social and economic organization of merchants and trade guilds
Module #7 The Seleucid Empires International Trade Relations Trade relationships with neighboring empires, including the Ptolemaic Kingdom and the Parthian Empire
Module #8 The Royal Economy:The Role of the Seleucid Monarchy The monarchs role in the economy, including taxation, coinage, and public works
Module #9 The Seleucid Empires Natural Resources The exploitation and management of natural resources, including metals, timber, and salt
Module #10 The Economy of the Seleucid Satrapies The unique economic characteristics of the various satrapies, including Asia Minor and Mesopotamia
Module #11 Slavery and Labor in the Seleucid Empire The institution of slavery and the role of labor in the Seleucid economy
Module #12 The Seleucid Empires Monetary System The development and use of coinage in the Seleucid Empire
Module #13 The Impact of War on the Seleucid Economy The effects of warfare on the empires economy, including the impact of border conflicts and civil wars
Module #14 The Seleucid Empires Cultural and Economic Exchange with Greece The exchange of goods, ideas, and culture between the Seleucid Empire and ancient Greece
Module #15 The Seleucid Empires Economic Legacy The lasting impact of the Seleucid Empires economic systems and trade networks on the ancient world
Module #16 Primary Sources:Reading Seleucid Economic History Analysis of primary sources, including literary and archaeological evidence, to understand the Seleucid economy
Module #17 Case Studies in Seleucid Trade and Commerce In-depth examinations of specific trade networks, commodities, or economic events in the Seleucid Empire
Module #18 Comparative Analysis:The Seleucid Empire and Other Ancient Economies Comparing the Seleucid Empires economy to those of other ancient civilizations, including ancient Rome and China
Module #19 The Seleucid Empires Economic Institutions and Organizations The structures and institutions that governed the Seleucid economy, including temples, markets, and guilds
Module #20 The Social and Environmental Impact of the Seleucid Economy The social and environmental consequences of the Seleucid economy, including inequality and environmental degradation
Module #21 New Perspectives on the Seleucid Economy Recent research and debates in the field of Seleucid economic history
Module #22 Economic Decline and the Fall of the Seleucid Empire The economic factors contributing to the decline and fall of the Seleucid Empire
Module #23 The Legacy of the Seleucid Empire in the Roman Period The continued impact of the Seleucid Empires economic systems on the Roman Empire
Module #24 Methodologies for Studying the Seleucid Economy Approaches and methods for analyzing the Seleucid economy, including archaeological, literary, and statistical methods
Module #25 The Seleucid Empires Economy in Comparative Perspective Comparing the Seleucid Empires economy to those of other historical empires and civilizations
Module #26 The Digital Humanities and Seleucid Economic History The application of digital humanities tools and methods to the study of the Seleucid economy
Module #27 The Seleucid Empires Economy in Popular Culture The representation of the Seleucid Empires economy in literature, film, and other forms of popular culture
Module #28 Current Research and Debates in Seleucid Economic History Current research trends and debates in the field of Seleucid economic history
Module #29 Teaching the Seleucid Economy:Pedagogical Approaches Strategies and approaches for teaching the Seleucid economy in the classroom
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Economic and Trade Networks in the Seleucid Empire career
