THE PERSIANS is a definitive new history of the Persian Empire, the world’s first superpower.
The Great Kings of Persia ruled over the largest Empire of antiquity, stretching from Libya to the Steppes of Asia, and from Ethiopia to Pakistan. At the heart of the Empire was the fabled palace-city of Persepolis where the Achaemenid monarchs held court in unparalleled grandeur. From here, Cyrus the Great, Darius, Xerxes, and their heirs passed laws, raised armies, and governed their multicultural Empire of enormous diversity.
The Achaemenids, however, were one of the great dysfunctional families of history. Brothers fought brothers for power, wives and concubines plotted to promote their sons to the throne, and eunuchs and courtiers vied for influence and prestige.
Our understanding of the Persian Empire has traditionally come from the histories of Greek writers such as Herodotus – and as such, over many centuries, our perspective has been skewed by ancient political and cultural agendas. Professor Llewellyn-Jones, however, calls upon original Achaemenid sources, including inscriptions, art, and recent archaeological discoveries in Iran, to create an authentic ‘Persian Version’ of this remarkable first great empire of antiquity – the Age of the Great Kings.
Discover Myths, History & More From The World’s Most Ancient Civilizations!
Within this epic 4 book bundle are vibrant, exciting, and memorable characters – plus places, myths, history, legends and more from Ancient Greece, Mesopotamia, Egypt & Rome.
Included in this Captivating 4 Book Collection are:
We promise that once you’ve finished reading you’ll not only take away a wealth of information – but you’ll own the experience as if you’ve lived it yourself!
That’s because we have a passion for presenting factual, enjoyable history and culture in a style that keeps you turning the pages. Our books aim to not only provide you with the knowledge but to create an experience…We want you to feel the mythology and history “brought alive”
Allow us then to guide you through the mysterious, fascinating and magnificent histories of Ancient Greece, Mesopotamia, Egypt & Rome. Gods, goddesses, kings, queens, pyramids, mythology, culture, battles, beliefs, rituals, love, war, and much more.
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It’s time to pull back the curtain and discover what it was really like back then. Get closer to those fantastic, colorful, and mysterious times.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast or just a curious reader…Inside you will discover a wealth of history, mythology, culture and more in this book.