Among the most influential works ever written on the history of ancient Iran, From Cyrus to Alexander: A History of the Persian Empire by Pierre Briant stands as a monumental achievement in historical scholarship. First published in French as Histoire de l’Empire Perse: De Cyrus à Alexandre and later translated into English by Peter T. Daniels, this 1,200-page volume reshaped modern understanding of the Achaemenid Empire—the first great Persian Empire ...

The relationship between Persia and the Bible is one of the most fascinating intersections of history, religion, and culture in the ancient world. The book Persia and the Bible, written by Edwin M. Yamauchi, offers a comprehensive and scholarly examination of how the mighty Persian Empire influenced the Jewish people, biblical narratives, and the shaping of early Western civilization. This monumental work bridges archaeology, linguistics, and biblical studies, providing readers ...

Cyrus Rising: Reflections on Word Choice, Ancient and Modern by Matt Waters is a compelling exploration of the life, legacy, and enduring influence of Cyrus the Great, one of history’s most remarkable figures. In this book, Waters not only examines the historical and political achievements of Cyrus but also delves into the subtleties of language, narrative, and interpretation that have shaped the way his story has been told across centuries. ...

The study of ancient Iran has long fascinated historians, archaeologists, and scholars of Near Eastern civilizations. Among the vast literature exploring the political, social, and cultural dynamics of early Iranian societies, “Media and Achaemenid Iran” by Muhammad Abdulkadyrovich Dandamayev stands out as a particularly insightful and authoritative work. This book offers a meticulous examination of the Medes, their society, and their crucial role in shaping the early Achaemenid Empire, providing ...

جلد دوم از کتاب تاریخ جهان باستان به تاریخ تمدن‌های مشرق زمین اختصاص دارد. این کتاب توسط آ. کاژدان، ن. نسکولسکی، آ. آبراموویچ، ژ. ایلین و آ. فیلیپوف نگارش یافته و با همکاری توسط صادق انصاری، علی‌الله همدانی و محمدباقر مومنی به فارسی ترجمه شده است. کتاب در تاریخ ۱۳۵۳ خورشیدی در ایران به چاپ رسیده. همچنین بنگرید به دیگر جلدهای این مجموعه: جلد ۲- تاریخ جهان باستان: یونان جلد ۳- تاریخ جهان ...

"Old Persian: Grammar, Texts, Lexicon" by Roland G. Kent is a seminal work in the field of ancient Iranian studies. First published in 1950, this book remains a key reference for scholars, linguists, and enthusiasts of Old Persian, the language of the Achaemenid Empire. In this article, we offer an in-depth look at Kent's masterpiece and why it continues to be an essential resource today. About the Author: Roland G. Kent Roland ...

کتاب نایاب ”تداوم فرهنگ و هنر هخامنشیان در زمان ساسانیان“ پژوهشی معظم و بسیار ارزشمند از دکتر فرخ ملک‌زاده استاد باستان‌شناسی ایرانی، می‌باشد. معرفی کتاب تداوم فرهنگ و هنر هخامنشیان در زمان ساسانیان اوضاع اجتماعی ایران در حدود سه هزار سال قبل، به سمتی پیش رفت که در مقابل حملات بیگانگان، نیاز به یک دولت مرکزی و اتحاد میان اقوام و قبایل ایرانی را بیش از پیش واجب می‌نمود. این زمانی است ...

A History of Ancient Persia: The Achaemenid Empire is a book by Maria Brosius. You can download this PDF e-Book at bottom of this article. From Introduction In the past few decades, Achaemenid history has established itself as an exciting and multifaceted area of study and research. Thanks to many academic publications looking at aspects of the empire or indeed covering the history in its entirety, the subject has become accessible to ...