History of the Persian Empire by A. T. Olmstead

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Out of a lifetime of study of the ancient Near East, Professor Olmstead has gathered previously unknown material into the story of the life, times, and thought of the Persians, told for the first time from the Persian rather than the traditional Greek point of view. "The fullest and most reliable presentation of the history of the Persian Empire in existence."—M. Rostovtzeff

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antiquary 3,543 reviews

Now dated and always tendentious, but fascinating as written from a frankly pro-Persian viewpoint that sees the Greeks as the dangerous rabble they no doubt were
(to the Persians)

Oct 26, 2007

gelee 5 reviews

Informative, but a bit dry. Not recommended for the casual, armchair historian.

Jul 30, 2008