Greek Perspectives on the Achaemenid Empire
Download or Read eBook Greek Perspectives on the Achaemenid Empire PDF written by Janett Morgan and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Janett Morgan |
| Publisher | : Edinburgh University Press |
| Total Pages | : 392 |
| Release | : 2016-11-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780748647248 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0748647244 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (48 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Greek Perspectives on the Achaemenid Empire by : Janett Morgan
Book excerpt: How did the Greek view of Persia and Persians change so radically in the archaic and classical Greek sources that they turned from noble warriors into peacock-loving cross-dressers with murderous mothers? This book looks at the development of a range of responses to the Achaemenids and their Empire. Through a study of ancient texts and material evidence from the archaic and classical periods, Janett Morgan investigates the historical, political and social factors that inspired and manipulated different identities for Persia and the Persians within Greece.
