by David Tollen | Jan 18, 2016 | The Postclassical Age
~ This is the second of a six-post series called Star Wars and History. (See below for the six posts’ titles.) ~ In Revenge of the Sith, the Chancellor/Emperor orders the sudden liquidation of the Jedi Order, including an assault on the Jedi Temple. The story...
by David Tollen | Jan 17, 2016 | Classical Civilization
~ This is the first of a six-post series called Star Wars and History. (See below for the six posts’ titles.) ~ In Revenge of the Sith, the evil Palpatine transforms the Galactic Republic from the top, creating the Empire — without overthrowing the state....
