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Ancient Persia
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Of All The Great Civilizations Of The Ancient World, That Of Persia Is One Of The Least Understood. Josef Wiesehfer, One Of The Most Respected Scholars Of The Ancient World, Provides Here A Comprehensive Survey Of The Persian Empire Under Achaeminids, The Parthians And The Sassanians. By Focusing On The Primary Persian Sourceswritten, Archaeological And Numismatic Evidence From Persiahe Avoids The Traditional Western Approach Which Has Tended To Rely So Heavily On Inaccurate And Sometimes Prejudiced Greek And Roman Sources. Part Of The Freshness Of This Book Comes From Presenting A Historical Discussion Of Persia From A Near Eastern Perspective. A Comprehensive Social, Political And Cultural History Of Ancient Persia, Wiesehfer'S Book Provides Important New Material For Specialists While Being Fully Accessible And Appealing To General Readers Interested In The Ancient World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Ancient Persia' by Josef Wiesehöfer? A: The book provides a comprehensive survey of the Persian Empire, focusing on the Achaemenids, Parthians, and Sassanians, using primary Persian sources.
- Q: Is 'Ancient Persia' suitable for casual readers? A: Yes, while it offers important material for specialists, the book is fully accessible and appealing to general readers interested in the ancient world.
- Q: What type of evidence does Wiesehöfer rely on in this book? A: Josef Wiesehöfer focuses on written, archaeological, and numismatic evidence from Persia, avoiding reliance on traditional Western sources.
- Q: How many pages does the book 'Ancient Persia' have? A: The book contains 400 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book being offered? A: The book is listed as used but in good condition.
- Q: When was 'Ancient Persia' published? A: The book was published on July 15, 1998.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Ancient Persia'? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Ancient Persia'? A: The author of the book is Josef Wiesehöfer.
- Q: What category does 'Ancient Persia' fall under? A: The book is categorized under Mesopotamia.
- Q: What makes 'Ancient Persia' unique compared to other historical texts? A: Its unique perspective comes from presenting a historical discussion of Persia from a Near Eastern viewpoint, rather than a Western-centric approach.