A Short History of Persia

A beautifully rendered short history of the mighty Persian Empire, one of the most powerful ancient empires the earth has ever known. Illustrated throughout to enhance the reading experience. 


Contents include: 


PERSIA PROPER. 

EXTENT OF THE EMPIRE. 

CLIMATE AND PRODUCTIONS. 

CHARACTER, MANNERS AND CUSTOMS, DRESS, ETC., OF THE PEOPLE. 

LANGUAGE AND WRITING. 

ARCHITECTURE AND OTHER ARTS. 

RELIGION. 

CHRONOLOGY AND HISTORY.