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""Persia: Ancient and Modern"" is a comprehensive book written by John Piggot in 1874, which delves into the rich history and culture of Persia, known today as Iran. The book is divided into two parts, the first part covering the ancient history of Persia, and the second part focusing on the modern-day Persia of the 19th century.In the first part, Piggot explores the origins of the Persian people, their early civilization, and the rise of the Achaemenid Empire, which was one of the largest empires in the ancient world. He also delves into the reign of Cyrus the Great and his successors,…mehr

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""Persia: Ancient and Modern"" is a comprehensive book written by John Piggot in 1874, which delves into the rich history and culture of Persia, known today as Iran. The book is divided into two parts, the first part covering the ancient history of Persia, and the second part focusing on the modern-day Persia of the 19th century.In the first part, Piggot explores the origins of the Persian people, their early civilization, and the rise of the Achaemenid Empire, which was one of the largest empires in the ancient world. He also delves into the reign of Cyrus the Great and his successors, including Darius and Xerxes, and their contributions to the development of Persia.In the second part of the book, Piggot provides a detailed account of the modern-day Persia of the 19th century, including its political and social structure, religion, and culture. He describes the impact of Islam on Persian society, as well as the influence of Western powers in the region. Piggot also provides a detailed account of the Persian language, literature, and art, which are still highly regarded today.Overall, ""Persia: Ancient and Modern"" is an informative and insightful book that provides a comprehensive understanding of the rich history and culture of Persia. It is an essential read for anyone interested in Persian history, culture, and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.