The Achaemenid Empire: The First Great Persian Empire
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The Achaemenid Empire: The First Great Persian Empire
The Achaemenid Empire, which has become almost synonymous with the concept of the Persian Empire in the popular mind, is one of the most remarkable empires ever to have been produced by the ancient world. Rising from humble origins in a single small kingdom in what is today Iran, the Achaemenid Empire was created through the efforts of the famous king Cyrus the Great. By the time of the death of Cyrus, the empire was the largest and most powerful the world had ever known, a point from which it would only grow under the guidance of his successors.
The Achaemenid Empire: The First Great Persian Empire is a short but thorough historical work intended to convey the major points of the history of the first and greatest Persian Empire to the reader in a way that is digestible and easy to understand. It is intended for those without a specialized knowledge of the history of this incredible empire. In it, you will learn about:
-The history of Iran before the Achaemenid Empire and the events that led to its creation.
-The creation and expansion of the empire under Cyrus the Great.
-The height of the empire under Darius the Great
-The wars with Greece under Xerxes
-The later years and decline of the Achaemenid Empire
-The Achaemenid military
-Art and culture in the Achaemenid Empire, influenced by the earlier civilizations of Mesopotamia, India and Egypt, among others.
-And much more about this fascination period of Iranian history.
From its first years under Cyrus the Great until it met its end at the hands of Alexander the Great, the Persian empire was one of the most influential forces in the entire world. Ancient history would not and could not have been the same without this great Asian empire, which unified many of the cultures of the world together and combined them into a single massive political entity.
If you are interested in Iranian history, Near Eastern history or just ancient history in general, download The Achaemenid Empire: The First Great Persian Empire to learn more about one of the most important empires in the history of the entire world.
