Persians

This book tells the epic story of the Achaemenid Persian Empire, from its founding by Cyrus the Great around 550 BCE to its fall to Alexander the Great in the late 330s BCE. Llewellyn-Jones provides a detailed and engaging account of the empire's expansion, its bureaucratic and cultural systems, and the intricate royal relationships.

The book corrects common misconceptions by offering a Persian-centric view, drawing on Iranian inscriptions, cuneiform tablets, art, and archaeology.

It emphasizes the empire's multicultural nature, its significant advancements, and its enduring legacy in modern-day Iran.