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Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones. Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones is a Welsh professor of ancient history, with a focus on ancient Iran, in particular the Achaemenid (550–330 BC) period. Before this, he specialized in the study of ancient Greece. Since 2016, he holds the Chair of Ancient History at Cardiff University.
(he/him) Professor in Ancient History. School of History, Archaeology and Religion. Welsh speaking. Available for postgraduate supervision. Overview. Publications. Research. Teaching. Biography. Supervision. Welcome! Croeso! ! خوش آمدید. Chair in Ancient History at Cardiff University.
Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones is a Welsh professor of ancient history, with a focus on ancient Iran, in particular the Achaemenid (550–330 BC) period. Before this, he specialized in the study of ancient Greece. Since 2016, he holds the Chair of Ancient History at Cardiff University.
Formerly Professor of Ancient Greek and Iranian Studies at Edinburgh University, Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones takes up the post of Professor of Ancient History after eleven years in the Scottish capital.
Aug 5, 2022 · No rules existed for succession. Polygamy, concubine taking and even incest resulted in the most complicated family trees. To study a dynasty like the Persians, one must focus on who is related to whom, and take these relationships seriously. Llewellyn-Jones does a creditable job at narrating these stories of lust, love and loss.
Frequently taking up power and responsibilities far beyond their more famous husbands (the Ptolemies), the seven Cleopatras of Egypt (and even more in the wider Hellenistic world) are worthy of greater attention and respect. In this interview, Prof. Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones of Cardiff University introduces these figures and his new book The ...
Oct 23, 2020 · Here, historian Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones explains why that needs correcting, looks at its cultural achievements and discusses why the first Persian empire is worth studying in its own right and on its own terms.
