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Forgotten Empire: The World of Ancient Persia
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by J. E Curtis and N. Tallis
Sales Rank: 128461
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List Price: $55.00
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Features
Cover Type: Hard Cover with 272 pages
Published by: University of California PressEdition: 1st Edition November 7, 2005
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0520247310
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0520247314
Book Dimensions:
11.5 x 9.2 x 0.9 inches
Weighs: 3 pounds
Product Description
This sumptuous book traces the rise and fall of one of the ancient world's largest and richest empires. Encompassing a rich diversity of different peoples and cultures, Persia's Achaeminid Empire flourished between 550 and 331 B.C. The empire originated with Cyrus the Great (559-530 B.C.) and expanded under his successors, who ruled from the royal capitals of Susa and Persepolis, until at its peak it stretched from the Indus Valley to Greece and from the Caspian Sea to Egypt. The Achaeminids acted as a bridge between the earlier Near Eastern cultures and the later Classical world of the Mediterranean and had a profound influence on Greece in political, military, economic, and cultural fields. Forgotten Empire was created in association with the British Museum, which is mounting the most comprehensive exhibit ever staged on the Achaeminids. This book opens a window onto the wealth and splendor of Persian society--its rich palaces, exquisite craftsmanship, and sophisticated learning. Showcasing an unprecedented loan of unique material from the National Museum of Tehran--most of which has never before been presented outside of Iran--this gorgeously illustrated and produced book demonstrates why the sculpture, glazed panels, gold vessels, and jewelry of the Achaeminids rank among the finest ever produced.
Because the palace was central to imperial life, remains from the royal sites of Susa and Persepolis are a major focus. Forgotten Empire is divided into sections such as the expansion of the Persian Empire, arms and warfare, trade and commerce, writing, luxury dinner services, jewelry, religious and burial customs, and the rediscovery of ancient Persia.
About The Author
John Curtis is Keeper of the Ancient Near Eastern department at the British Museum. He has written extensively on Iran, Mesopotamia (Iraq), and the Ancient Near East. Nigel Tallis is Special Assistant in the Near Eastern department at the British Museum.
Reader Reviews
As the above mention, the book does contain very well reproduced photographs of a large selection of archaeological artefacts. But, for the scholar or student looking to get into the study of the Achaemenid Empire, it also contains a wealth of bibliographic materials related to those artefacts in particular, or the history around them in general. The book contains links to more in-depth discussion while keeping the basics easy to find and understand.
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