The History of Antiquity, Vol. 5 (Classic Reprint)

Explore the vast history of Iran's eastern lands and the rise of a mighty empire, told through geography, peoples, and the role of priests.This book offers a focused look at how the eastern table-land shapes culture, climate, and settlement. It traces how tribes, languages, and religious traditions interacted as Cyrus forged the early Persian kingdom.The geography of Iran’s interior: highlands, oases, and shifting climate.Who the early peoples were and how they related to one another across borders.The priesthood and its influence in state matters, law, and ritual practice.How the Persian empire began and what shaped its rise near Media and beyond.Ideal for readers of ancient world history and the formation of early empires, this edition centers on the eastern regions that defined Iran’s past. Read more