The only book of its kind covering the Achaemenid period and a thousand years after the conquest of Alexander, the Persians explore the period from the seventh century BC to the seventh century, and provides a comprehensive introduction to ancient Persia. Combining modern research and translated sources from a wide range of body materials, Maria Procius explores the history of Persia and brings a new understanding of Persian society and culture and the structures on which these empires are based: the king and his courts; religion and culture.

Art and architecture. From the land of Egypt to the Indus River, from the Russian steppes to the Indian Ocean, Proseus presented a modern account of the three empires in pre-Islamic Iran and discussed key themes such as women, religion and art, providing a clear survey of the history of these empires.

Offering additional reading references along with repeated source citations, students from ancient Persia find this an invaluable addition to their study.

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