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The Persian Empire / J.M. Cook.

Title: The Persian Empire / J.M. Cook.
Author: Cook, J. M. (John Manuel)
Publication: New York : Schocken Books, 1983.

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vii, 275 p., [24] p. of plates : ill.; 25 cm.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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committed to retain

Contents

The emergence of Medes and Persians -- The sources -- The deeds of Cyrus the Great -- Cyrus' rule -- The critical decade -- Darius' conquests -- The character of Darius' rule -- The organization of the provinces -- Darius' feud with the Athenians -- The armed forces and communications -- Xerxes' great expedition -- Narrative of middle Achaemenid history -- King and court -- Old Persian religion -- Palaces and art -- Satraps, hyparchs, and fief-holders -- The extent of the empire -- Narrative of later Achaemenid history.

ISBN

0805238468

LCCN

^^^82010382^

OCLC

8589268
SCSB-12115155

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Harvard Library