History of the Persian Empire


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Out of a lifetime of study of the ancient Near East, Professor Olmstead has gathered previously unknown material into the story of the life, times, and thought of the Persians, told for the first time from the Persian rather than the traditional Greek point of view. "The fullest and most reliable presentation of the history of the Persian Empire in existence."—M. Rostovtzeff




Hereditary Genius


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The Invention of Tradition


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This book explores examples of this process of invention and addresses the complex interaction of past and present in a fascinating study of ritual and symbolism.