The Persians: Lost Civilizations is an insightful, accessible, and well-researched exploration of one of humanity’s oldest and most influential civilizations. Written by Geoffrey Parker and Brenda Parker and published by Reaktion Books in 2017, the book serves as both a historical guide and a cultural portrait of the Persian world—from its earliest roots in ancient Iran to its lasting global legacy. Spanning sixteen chapters, the narrative blends archaeology, historiography, religion, ...

