A beautifully rendered short history of the mighty Persian Empire, one of the most powerful ancient empires the earth has ever known. Illustrated throughout to enhance the reading experience.
Contents include:
PERSIA PROPER.
EXTENT OF THE EMPIRE.
CLIMATE AND PRODUCTIONS.
CHARACTER, MANNERS AND CUSTOMS, DRESS, ETC., OF THE PEOPLE.
LANGUAGE AND WRITING.
ARCHITECTURE AND OTHER ARTS.
RELIGION.
CHRONOLOGY AND HISTORY.
