Ancient Persia: An Enthralling Overview of the Achaemenid Persian Empire
Enthralling History
With unimaginable wealth, palace intrigues, birthday parties featuring fine wine and endless desserts, lavish architecture and gardens, an underground water system, and a 1,500-mile Royal Road, the ancient Persian Empire captures the imagination.
Under Cyrus the Great, ancient Persia exploded into the world’s first mega-empire, spanning three continents and over 40 percent of the global population at its zenith. The Achaemenid Empire stretched from India to Greece and from Russia’s southern border to Egypt and the Sahara. It left an indelible mark on the history of Asia, Europe, and Africa.
Step back in time to examine how the Persians impacted world history. How did they create a multi-ethnic empire that was ahead of its time in respecting all ethnicities and religions? With a captivating narrative that draws the listener in, this meticulously researched audiobook will usher you through ancient Persia’s mesmerizing and magical history.
Unpack these fascinating questions:
To explore the stunning history of ancient Persia, scroll up and click the “add to cart” button!
Duration - 5h 37m.
Author - Enthralling History.
Narrator - Jay Herbert.
Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2023 Enthralling History ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
With unimaginable wealth, palace intrigues, birthday parties featuring fine wine and endless desserts, lavish architecture and gardens, an underground water system, and a 1,500-mile Royal Road, the ancient Persian Empire captures the imagination. Under Cyrus the Great, ancient Persia exploded into the world’s first mega-empire, spanning three continents and over 40 percent of the global population at its zenith. The Achaemenid Empire stretched from India to Greece and from Russia’s southern border to Egypt and the Sahara. It left an indelible mark on the history of Asia, Europe, and Africa. Step back in time to examine how the Persians impacted world history. How did they create a multi-ethnic empire that was ahead of its time in respecting all ethnicities and religions? With a captivating narrative that draws the listener in, this meticulously researched audiobook will usher you through ancient Persia’s mesmerizing and magical history. Unpack these fascinating questions: To explore the stunning history of ancient Persia, scroll up and click the “add to cart” button! Duration - 5h 37m. Author - Enthralling History. Narrator - Jay Herbert. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 2023 Enthralling History ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:12
Introduction
Duration:00:07:03
Chapter 1: Origins of the Persians
Duration:00:21:33
Chapter 2: Persians and Medes
Duration:00:22:25
Chapter 3: Cyrus the Great
Duration:00:21:32
Chapter 4: Conquest of Egypt and Scythia
Duration:00:20:43
Chapter 5: The Ionian Revolt
Duration:00:20:19
Chapter 6: The First Campaign against Greece
Duration:00:18:16
Chapter 7: Xerxes I’s Campaign
Duration:00:21:27
Chapter 8: The Aftermath and Peace of Callias
Duration:00:20:20
Chapter 9: Artaxerxes I and Darius II
Duration:00:22:08
Chapter 10: Artaxerxes II
Duration:00:23:03
Chapter 11: Artaxerxes III and the Second Conquest of Egypt
Duration:00:22:56
Chapter 12: Darius III and Alexander the Great
Duration:00:23:28
Chapter 13: Arts, Culture, and Religion
Duration:00:21:52
Chapter 14: Military Tactics
Duration:00:19:23
Chapter 15: Rule, Governance, and Economy
Duration:00:22:08
Conclusion
Duration:00:07:55
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:20