"In . . . ancient Persian, a king awaits the birth of his son but when the child is born with white hair and skin, he is banished to the forest. The young babe is brought up by the phoenix Simorgh until his father realizes the love he has lost and seeks his return"--Provided by publisher.
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.
Looks at the Persians, covering their language, innovation, mythology, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
Explores how Iran's history of empire, foreign invasion, and religious revolution, as well as cultural, literary, religious, and intellectual movements, has influenced the country's national identity.
Learn about the spread of culture from Middle East throughout Europe. Find out about Persia, Mohammad and the spread of Islam, and the beginnings of the Holy Roman Empire in this fascinating book.
Presents a study of the ancient Persian Empire, who these people were and where it was located, and discusses Cyrus the Great and Darius I, trade routes, art and architecture, and religious practice.
