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Persia: Ancient and Modern is a historical book written by John Piggot in 1874. The book is a comprehensive account of the ancient and modern history of Persia, now known as Iran. It covers the period from the earliest times to the present day, and provides an in-depth analysis... Read Full Overview

""Persia: Ancient and Modern"" is a comprehensive book written by John Piggot in 1874, which delves into the rich history and culture of Persia, known today as Iran. The book is divided into two parts, the first part covering the ancient history of Persia, and the second part... Read Full Overview

Persia: Ancient and Modern is a book written by John Piggot in 1874. The book provides a comprehensive description of Persia, covering its ancient history and modern-day culture. The author takes the reader on a journey through Persia's rich and diverse heritage, delving into... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Empires rise, borders shift, names change. Persia still speaks to us. In John Piggot's Persia - ancient & modern, the sweep of the ancient near east meets the vivid immediacy of Victorian travel writing, capturing a land long imagined in the West yet stubbornly complex on the... Read Full Overview