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Shadows In The Desert: Ancient Persia At War (General Military)
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The Ruins Of Persepolis Evoke The Bestknown Events Of Ancient Persia'S History: Alexander The Great'S Defeat Of Darius Iii, His Conquest Of The Achaemenid Empire, And The Burning Of The Great Palace Complex At Persepolis. However, Most Of The History Of Ancient Persia Remains As Mysterious Today As It Was To Contemporary Western Scholars. Compared To The Worldfamous Alexander, The Many Wars Won By The Achaemenid, Parthian, And Sassanian Empires, And Their Revolutionary Military Technology, Have Been Almost Forgotten In The Sands Of The East.In Its Day, Persia Was A Superpower To Rival Greece And Rome, And Conflict Between Them Spanned Over A Millennium. Through These Wars, And Trade, These Foes Learnt From Each Other, Not Only Adopting Elements Of Military Technology, But Influences In The Arts, Architecture, Religion, Technology And Learning. In This Beautifully Illustrated Book, Dr Kaveh Farrokh Narrates The History Of Persia From Before The First Empires, Through Their Wars With East And West To The Fall Of The Sassanians. He Also Delves Into The Forgotten Cultural Heritage Of The Persians, Spread Across The World Through War And Conquest, Which, Even After The Fall Of The Sassanians, Continued To Impact Upon The Western World.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Shadows in the Desert: Ancient Persia at War'? A: The book focuses on the military history of ancient Persia, exploring its wars, cultural heritage, and interactions with other powers such as Greece and Rome.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Dr. Kaveh Farrokh, who specializes in the history and culture of ancient Persia.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Shadows in the Desert' published? A: The book was published on April 24, 2007.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of the book.
- Q: What features does the book include? A: The book is a used book in good condition with illustrations that enhance the historical narrative.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Ancient Civilizations.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the military strategies of ancient Persia, its cultural influences, and significant historical events, including conflicts with Greece and Rome.