A Brief History of Ancient Persia
KJ Smith
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
A Brief History of Ancient Persia explores the story of one of the most powerful and culturally rich empires the world has ever known. From the rise of Cyrus the Great and the formation of the Achaemenid Empire to the grandeur of Persepolis and the administrative genius of Darius I, this concise guide traces the achievements of a civilization that stretched from the Indus Valley to the Mediterranean Sea. Persia was not only a military superpower but also a beacon of tolerance, innovation, and imperial organization.
Discover how Ancient Persia influenced everything from governance and architecture to religion and art. Meet legendary figures, uncover the empire’s clashes with Greece, and learn how Zoroastrianism shaped its spiritual worldview. A Brief History of Ancient Persia offers an engaging and accessible introduction to a civilization whose legacy still echoes across the Middle East and beyond.
Duration - 1h 41m.
Author - KJ Smith.
Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G.
Published Date - Thursday, 02 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Ashleigh Robertson ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
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Digital Voice Madison G
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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. A Brief History of Ancient Persia explores the story of one of the most powerful and culturally rich empires the world has ever known. From the rise of Cyrus the Great and the formation of the Achaemenid Empire to the grandeur of Persepolis and the administrative genius of Darius I, this concise guide traces the achievements of a civilization that stretched from the Indus Valley to the Mediterranean Sea. Persia was not only a military superpower but also a beacon of tolerance, innovation, and imperial organization. Discover how Ancient Persia influenced everything from governance and architecture to religion and art. Meet legendary figures, uncover the empire’s clashes with Greece, and learn how Zoroastrianism shaped its spiritual worldview. A Brief History of Ancient Persia offers an engaging and accessible introduction to a civilization whose legacy still echoes across the Middle East and beyond. Duration - 1h 41m. Author - KJ Smith. Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G. Published Date - Thursday, 02 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Ashleigh Robertson ©.
Language:
English
INTRODUCTION
Duration:00:04:35
THE ORIGINS OF PERSIA
Duration:00:06:16
THE RISE OF THE ACHAEMENID EMPIRE
Duration:00:08:40
THE PARTHIAN AND SASSANID EMPIRES
Duration:00:09:08
THE ISLAMIC CONQUEST AND THE PERSIAN TRANSFORMATION
Duration:00:08:22
MONGOL DEVASTATION AND THE RISE OF THE SAFAVID DYNASTY
Duration:00:07:06
THE SAFAVID GOLDEN AGE
Duration:00:09:11
THE FALL OF THE SAFAVIDS AND THE RISE OF THE QAJARS
Duration:00:08:45
THE PAHLAVI DYNASTY AND THE BIRTH OF MODERN IRAN
Duration:00:10:05
THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN
Duration:00:10:18
IRAN IN THE POST-KOHMEINI ERA
Duration:00:10:14
CONCLUSION
Duration:00:09:19