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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 / edited by John Curtis and St. John Simpson.

Contributor(s): Curtis, John, 1946- | Simpson, St John | British MuseumMaterial type: TextTextPublication details: London ; New York : New York : I.B. Tauris ; Distributed in the U.S. and Canada exclusively by Palgrave Macmillan, 2010. Description: xvii, 626 p. : ill., maps ; 28 cmISBN: 9781848853461; 1848853467Other title: Achaemenid Persia | History, art and society in Iran and the ancient Near EastSubject(s): 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 dynastyGenre/Form: Conference papers and proceedings | History | Conference papers and proceedings.DDC classification: 935.05 LOC classification: DS281 | .W67 2010
Contents:
History and historiography -- Religion -- Gender studies -- Art and architecture -- Archaeology -- Seals and coins -- Gold, silver, glass, and faience -- Regional studies.
Summary: À Major Guide To and an explanation of the whole Phenomenon of the Persian Empire, from the acknowledged experts.' -- Book Jacket.
Holdings
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A8 CURTI 27643 Not for loan BOOKS*000000020425

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.