King Cyrus, the first "great" ruler -- Clever battle plans helped grow empire -- Unusual tactics added confusion to battles -- Persian leaders had different ideas about defense -- Darius I organized empire into satrapies -- A network of roads made good connections -- School was different in ancient Persia -- Persian women enjoyed equality -- Architecture and jewelry displayed Persian art -- Children agreed to follow religion -- Alexander the Great overthew the Persians -- Conflicts overshadowed Persia's legacy.
Summary:
Examines the rise and fall of the Persians in the Middle East. Readers will come away with a comprehensive understanding of who the Persians were, how they built their empire, and what happened to their civilization.
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