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Author : John Piggot
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book Persia--ancient & Modern written by John Piggot and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Homa Katouzian
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780300121186
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (211 download)
Download or read book The Persians written by Homa Katouzian and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, Iran has gained attention mostly for negative reasons—its authoritarian religious government, disputed nuclear program, and controversial role in the Middle East—but there is much more to the story of this ancient land than can be gleaned from the news. This authoritative and comprehensive history of Iran, written by Homa Katouzian, an acclaimed expert, covers the entire history of the area from the ancient Persian Empire to today’s Iranian state. Writing from an Iranian rather than a European perspective, Katouzian integrates the significant cultural and literary history of Iran with its political and social history. Some of the greatest poets of human history wrote in Persian—among them Rumi, Omar Khayyam, and Saadi—and Katouzian discusses and occasionally quotes their work. In his thoughtful analysis of Iranian society, Katouzian argues that the absolute and arbitrary power traditionally enjoyed by Persian/Iranian rulers has resulted in an unstable society where fear and short-term thinking dominate. A magisterial history, this book also serves as an excellent background to the role of Iran in the contemporary world.
Author : Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
ISBN 13 : 0748677119
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (486 download)
Download or read book King and Court in Ancient Persia 559 to 331 BCE written by Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2014-02-14 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the representation of Persian monarchy and the court of the Achaemenid Great Kings from the point of view of the ancient Iranians themselves and through the sometimes distorted prism of Classical authors.
Author : Josef Wiesehöfer
Publisher : I.B. Tauris
ISBN 13 : 9781860646751
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (467 download)
Download or read book Ancient Persia written by Josef Wiesehöfer and published by I.B. Tauris. This book was released on 2001-08-18 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of all the great civilizations of the ancient world, that of Persia is one of the least understood. Josef Wiesehöfer's comprehensive survey of the Persian Empire under the Achaeminids, the Parthians, and the Sasanians focuses on the primary Persian sources--written, archaeological, and numismatic. He avoids the traditional Western approach which has tended to rely heavily on inaccurate Greek and Roman accounts. Part of the freshness of this book comes from its Near Eastern perspective.
Author : John Pittot
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (132 download)
Download or read book Persia - Ancient & Modern written by John Pittot and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John Piggot
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 3368835815
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (688 download)
Download or read book Persia-Ancient & Modern written by John Piggot and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-09-27 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.
Author : Helen Loveday
Publisher : Odyssey Illustrated Guides
ISBN 13 : 9789622178687
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (786 download)
Download or read book Iran written by Helen Loveday and published by Odyssey Illustrated Guides. This book was released on 2016-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For thousands of years Iran, or Persia as it was known, was a melting pot of civilisations. Persia was the centre of the world's first empire. Subsequent invasions provided a rich culture and history which is described in this volume
Author : Henri Stierlin
Publisher : White Star Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9788854401464
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (14 download)
Download or read book Splendors of the Ancient Persia written by Henri Stierlin and published by White Star Publishers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lavishly illustrated volume reaches back to prehistoric times to provide an overview of the main cultures that developed in this ancient area of the Middle East through the mid-7th century AD. An informative text incorporates the latest research in the field to unveil the complex artistic and historical legacy of this fascinating region, from the ceramics of northern Iran to the magnificent golden treasures and palaces of Persepolis, from the conquests of Alexander the Great to the military power of the Sassanians who left behind extraordinary rock reliefs. Throughout the book, photographs convey the wide range of architectural and artistic styles to emerge from pre-Islamic Persia. Comprehensive in scope and meticulous in its research and photography, this is an essential resource for art historians and art enthusiasts alike. Presented in a handsome slipcase.
Author : John Piggot
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781527950146
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (51 download)
Download or read book Persia Ancient Modern (Classic Reprint) written by John Piggot and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Persia Ancient Modern Continuation of the above. By E. Lloyd, in two small vols. London, 1724 History of Persia. By Captain John Stevens. London, 1715. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : P. Kershasp
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (2 download)
Download or read book Studies in Ancient Persian History written by P. Kershasp and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John Piggot (F.S.A.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (557 download)
Download or read book Persia - ancient & modern written by John Piggot (F.S.A.) and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Abbas Amanat
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780300248937
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (489 download)
Download or read book Iran written by Abbas Amanat and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A masterfully researched and compelling history of Iran from the sixteenth century to the twenty-first
Author : Maria Brosius
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1444350927
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (443 download)
Download or read book A History of Ancient Persia written by Maria Brosius and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-12-10 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An innovative approach to the history of the First Persian Empire, offering an accessible historical narrative for students and general readers alike A History of the Achaemenid Empire considers archaeological and written sources to provide an expansive, source-based introduction to the diverse and culturally rich world of ancient Achaemenid Persia. Assuming no prior background, this accessible textbook follows the dynastic line from the establishment and expansion of the empire under the early Achaemenid kings to its collapse in 330 BCE. The text integrates the latest research, key primary sources, and archaeological data to offer readers deep insights into the empire, its kings, and its people. Chronologically organized chapters contain written, archaeological, and visual sources that highlight key learning points, stimulate discussion, and encourage readers to evaluate specific pieces of evidence. Throughout the text, author Maria Brosius emphasizes the necessity to critically assess Greek sources—highlighting how their narrative of Achaemenid political historyoften depicted stereotypical images of the Persians rather than historical reality. Topics include the establishment of empire under Cyrus the Great, Greek-Persian relations, the creation of a Persian ruling class, the bureaucracy and operation of the empire, Persian diplomacy and foreign policy, and the reign of Darius III. This innovative textbook: Offers a unique approach to Achaemenid history, considering both archaeological and literary sources Places primary Persian and Near Eastern sources in their cultural, political, and historical context Examines material rarely covered in non-specialist texts, such as royal inscriptions, Aramaic documents, and recent archaeological finds Features a comprehensive introduction to Achaemenid geography, Greek historiography, and modern scholarship on the Persian War Part of the acclaimed Blackwell History of the Ancient Worldseries, A History of the Achaemenid Empire is a perfect primary textbook for courses in Ancient History, Near Eastern Studies, and Classical Civilizations, as well as an invaluable resource for general readers with interest in the history of empires, particularly the first Persian empire or Iranian civilization.
Author : A. Christian Van Gorder
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 9780739136096
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (36 download)
Download or read book Christianity in Persia and the Status of Non-muslims in Iran written by A. Christian Van Gorder and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writing on an often overlooked section of contemporary Persian culture, A. Christian van Gorder provides a comprehensive and readable introduction to the experience of Christians and other non-Muslims in Iran throughout history and into the present day. Van Gorder gives a fascinating account of the history of Christianity in Persia. By debunking the common misconceptions and stereotypes driven by recent political events and the media, he shows the current relationship that the Muslim majority in Iran has developed with people of other faiths. Book jacket.
Author : Helen Loveday
Publisher : Odyssey Publications
ISBN 13 : 9789622177512
Total Pages : 430 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (775 download)
Download or read book Iran written by Helen Loveday and published by Odyssey Publications. This book was released on 2005 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than three millennia Iran, or Persia as it was formerly known, was a melting pot of civilizations. Under Cyrus the Great, Persia was the center of the world's first empire, which stretched from the Mediterranean to modern-day Pakistan. Subsequent invasions by the Greeks, Arabs, Mongols and Turks have imbued the nation with an amazingly rich cultural and historical diversity. The Islamic Revolution in 1979 and the subsequent Iran-Iraq war reduced tourism to a trickle, but in the last decade the country's global significance within the modern world has resulted in increasing interest from intrepid travelers unafraid by the West's often "blinkered" appraisal of Iran and its people. Travelers have begun rediscovering the attractions-both old and new-of a diverse land filled with beauty, and brimming with potential. An essential book both for visitors to Iran-whether on business or traveling for pleasure-or for those simply with a thirst to learn about and understand this fascinating country, it provides a fascinating illumination of both ancient Persia and modern Iran. Up-to-date travel facts and tips combine with chapters on each of the country's provinces, and sections on Islamic art, architecture and religion. Third edition Combines general information on well-known sites with up-to-date travel facts Literary excerpts from both Iranian and renowned Western writers add depth to an appreciation of Iranian culture 320 pages-an additional 56 pages of information compared with 2nd edition 62 color illustrations 10 detailed maps
Author : A. T. Olmstead
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226826333
Total Pages : 671 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (268 download)
Download or read book History of the Persian Empire written by A. T. Olmstead and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2022-08-29 with total page 671 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Out of a lifetime of study of the ancient Near East, Professor Olmstead has gathered previously unknown material into the story of the life, times, and thought of the Persians, told for the first time from the Persian rather than the traditional Greek point of view. "The fullest and most reliable presentation of the history of the Persian Empire in existence."—M. Rostovtzeff
Author : Jeffrey Spier
Publisher : Getty Publications
ISBN 13 : 1606066803
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (6 download)
Download or read book Persia written by Jeffrey Spier and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating study of Persia’s interactions and exchanges of influence with ancient Greece and the Roman Empire. The founding of the first Persian Empire by the Achaemenid king Cyrus the Great in the sixth century BCE established one of the greatest world powers of antiquity. Extending from the borders of Greece to northern India, Persia was seen by the Greeks as a vastly wealthy and powerful rival and often as an existential threat. When the Macedonian king Alexander the Great finally conquered the Achaemenid Empire in 330 BCE, Greek culture spread throughout the Near East, but local dynasties—first the Parthian (247 BCE–224 CE) and then the Sasanian (224–651 CE)—reestablished themselves. The rise of the Roman Empire as a world power quickly brought it, too, into conflict with Persia, despite the common trade that flowed through their territories. Persia addresses the political, intellectual, religious, and artistic relations between Persia, Greece, and Rome from the seventh century BCE to the Arab conquest of 651 CE. Essays by international scholars trace interactions and exchanges of influence. With more than three hundred images, this richly illustrated volume features sculpture, jewelry, silver luxury vessels, coins, gems, and inscriptions that reflect the Persian ideology of empire and its impact throughout Persia’s own diverse lands and the Greek and Roman spheres. This volume is published to accompany a major international exhibition presented at the Getty Villa from April 6 to August 8, 2022.
