Persians - Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones Kartoniert (TB)

'Gripping!' The Sunday Times 'Lively and highly readable' Literary Review The Great Kings of Persia ruled over the largest Empire of antiquity stretching from Libya to Ethiopia and Pakistan. At the heart of the Empire was the fabled palace-city of Persepolis where the Achaemenid monarchs held court in unparalleled grandeur. Though known for their cultural diversity and military successes the Achaemenids however were one of the great dysfunctional families of history. Brothers fought brothers for power wives and concubines plotted to promote their sons to the throne and eunuchs and co urtiers vied for influence and prestige. Professor Llewellyn-Jones calls upon original Achaemenid sources including inscriptions art and recent archaeological discoveries in Iran to create an authentic 'Persian Version' of this remarkable first great empire of antiquity - the Age of the Great Kings. 'Superb authoritative and compelling' Simon Sebag Montefiore ' Clear convincing and meticulously researched' David Stuttard 'An engaging pacy account of the Persian Empire' Helen King 'A brilliant feat of resurrection' Tom Holland 'A very welcome exploration of one the greatest empires and cultures of the ancient world' Adrian Goldworthy