{"product_id":"book-hi59","title":"Iranian History: An Enthralling Guide to Ancient Persia and Iran's Past","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo manuscripts in one book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAncient Persia: An Enthralling Overview of the Achaemenid Persian Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of Iran: An Enthralling Overview of Iranian History, Starting from the Ancient Persians through the Persian Empire to Modern Iran\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the first part of this book, you will unpack these fascinating questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere were the origins of the Persians? How did they live in ancient times?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat engineering feat helped the Medes and Persians conquer Babylon without a battle?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow did Cyrus the Great overpower the entire Middle East?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDid Xerxes really lead a million-man army into Greece?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis second part seeks to explore the rich history of Iran, all the way from the first Iranian people to the creation of the modern nation-state we know today. It analyzes the transformation of the region's inhabitants from a primitive society to a world superpower to a country centered around strong religious principles and beliefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the second part of this book, you will discover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed descriptions of Iran's demography, culture, and physical and political geographies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of the first Iranian civilizations before 1000 BCE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn in-depth look at the rise and fall of different powerful dynasties in the ancient and early medieval periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA journey through the Muslim Arab domination and the emergence of Islam as the prominent faith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScroll up and click the \"add to cart\" button to learn about Iranian history!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49410596667696,"sku":"BDhi59","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/hi59-Square-cover.jpg?v=1773542741","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-hi59","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}