History of Persia: An Enthralling Guide to the Rise and Fall of the Persian Empire and the Life of Cyrus the Great - Billy Wellman

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nTwo manuscripts in one book: n n nn n- The Persians: An Enthralling Guide to the History of Persia and the Persian Empire n- Cyrus the Great: The Enthralling Life of the Father of the Persian Empire n nn nThroughout history, Persia made great contributions to the language and culture of the region. Nomadic movements and changing empires meant it was a hub of continuous cultural exploration and development. The Persians established and spread new ways of government, administration, and currency. The region is also the birthplace of Zoroastrianism and new ways of thinking and art.n n nn nIn the first part of this book, you will discover the following: n n nn n- How the Assyrian Empire gave rise to the Medians and then the Achaemenid dynasty n- The establishment of the Persian Empire by Cyrus the Great and his many expeditions, which helped build the greatest empire of its time n- The period of Achaemenid rule over Persia, stretching from Cambyses II to Darius III n- The Achaemenid takeover of Lydia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, Babylonia, and Asia Minor n- Achaemenid conflicts with Greece, which ultimately led to the empire's downfall at the hands of Alexander the Great n- The political, cultural, religious, and social influence of the Achaemenid Empire in and around ancient Persia n nn nCyrus the Great was a remarkable man who became a legend in his own lifetime. The greatest testament to his good character and great achievements came to us via Persia's enemies: the Greeks. It is

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