
Discover Ancient Persia
Neil D. Bramwell
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Description
Give your readers a history of ancient Persia, discussing the contributions of rulers from Cyrus to Darius as they expanded the boundaries of the empire. Over a period of almost 1,200 years, the ancient Persians learned to cultivate crops such as wheat and barley and to domesticate animals. They also demonstrated their talents for architecture and art by building enormous palaces, such as at the site of Persepolis, and introduced the idea of worshipping a single god.
Product Details
Publisher | Enslow Publishing |
Publish Date | January 16, 2014 |
Pages | 104 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9780766041981 |
Dimensions | 9.1 X 6.2 X 0.6 inches | 0.8 pounds |
Reviews
This volume of the Discover Ancient Civilizations series explores the lands, people, and cultural heritage of Persia, the civilization that once occupied modern-day Iran. The empire of Cyrus the Great is discussed through the end of the Achaemenid Dynasty and the invasion of Alexander the Great. The historical narrative follows the enlargement of the Hellenic League, wars with Rome, and the eventual rise of Islam. Bramwell emphasizes Cyrus' tolerance and respect for the different languages and religions of his vast empire, which at its largest was the size of the continental U.S. The illustrations place a heavy emphasis on the material culture of the Persian Empire, with copious full-color photographs of artifacts and heritage sites. An engaging introduction to the many contributions of the Persians to the modern world., Booklist April 1, 2014
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