The world of Achaemenid Persia : history, art and society in Iran and the ancient Near East : proceedings of a conference at the British Museum 29th September-1st October 2005 / Achaemenid Persia History, art and society in Iran and the ancient Near East edited by John Curtis and St. John Simpson. - London ; New York : New York : I.B. Tauris ; Distributed in the U.S. and Canada exclusively by Palgrave Macmillan, 2010. - xvii, 626 p. : ill., maps ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

History and historiography -- Religion -- Gender studies -- Art and architecture -- Archaeology -- Seals and coins -- Gold, silver, glass, and faience -- Regional studies.

À Major Guide To and an explanation of the whole Phenomenon of the Persian Empire, from the acknowledged experts.' -- Book Jacket.

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Achaemenid dynasty, 559 B.C.-330 B.C. --Congresses.
Achaemenid dynasty, 559-330 B.C. --Congresses.


To 640
500 b.C.-300 b.C.


Iran--History--To 640--Congresses.
Iran--Civilization--To 640--Congresses.
Iran--Kings and rulers--Congresses.

Achaemenid dynasty


Conference papers and proceedings
History
Conference papers and proceedings.

DS281 / .W67 2010

935.05