Bibliograph

Exploring the Persian Empire, by Peggy Caravantes

Type

Label

Exploring the Persian Empire, by Peggy Caravantes

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Exploring the Persian Empire

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

966273418

Responsibility statement

by Peggy Caravantes

Series statement

Exploring ancient civilizations

Summary

Examines the rise and fall of the Persians in the Middle East. Readers will come away with a comprehensive understanding of who the Persians were, how they built their empire, and what happened to their civilization

Table Of Contents

King Cyrus, the first "great" ruler -- Clever battle plans helped grow empire -- Unusual tactics added confusion to battles -- Persian leaders had different ideas about defense -- Darius I organized empire into satrapies -- A network of roads made good connections -- School was different in ancient Persia -- Persian women enjoyed equality -- Architecture and jewelry displayed Persian art -- Children agreed to follow religion -- Alexander the Great overthew the Persians -- Conflicts overshadowed Persia's legacy

Target audience

juvenile

Classification