Amelie Kuhrt Boeken

An essential text which provides a lucid, up-to-date narrative, incorporating the latest archaeological and textual discoveries. Winner of the AHS's 1997 James Henry Brested Award. číst celé

De auteur van dit boek is de Franse historicus Pierre Briant. Hij is gespecialiseerd in de geschiedenis van het Midden-Oosten tijdens de Perzische overheersing en de veroveringen van Alexander de Grote. Het boek behandelt in kort bestek het leven van Alexander de Grote (356-323 v. Chr.), de opkomst van zijn rijk en de achtergronden van zijn veroveringspolitiek. Het boek is rijk geïllustreerd. JM

The Achaemenid dynasty (550-330 BC) presided over the first and largest world empire in history, stretching from the Babylonians in the east to the Jews and Greeks in the west, with influence reaching the Indian subcontinent. Its vastness contributed to its downfall by Alexander the Great, yet its legacy endures in the development of Judaism, the Old Testament, and classical Greece. Historically, studying Achaemenid history has been challenging due to the diverse origins, languages, and periods of original sources, often leading to reliance on biased Greek and Roman accounts. Am lie Kuhrt offers a groundbreaking collection of key texts that provides a comprehensive and balanced view of the empire, translating from Greek, Old Persian, Akkadian, Hebrew, Aramaic, Egyptian, and Latin. Her selection includes classical writings, the Old Testament, royal inscriptions, administrative documents, and Babylonian historical accounts, alongside archaeological evidence. Each piece is accompanied by a detailed introduction and interpretative guidelines. This monumental collection serves as an essential resource for anyone studying Persian history, from undergraduates to advanced scholars.