{"product_id":"history-of-the-persians-david-a-griner-9798195884642","title":"History of the Persians: How Ancient Iran Rose from Clans to Empire","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Persian Empire didn't begin with conquest. It began with a harsh land, forgotten kingdoms, and a destiny no one saw coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore Cyrus the Great became a legend, the Iranian plateau was a world of brutal winters, isolated valleys, and rival clans fighting simply to survive. Beneath Persia's rise lay ancient civilizations like Elam, powerful cities like Susa, and traditions of writing, kingship, and sacred authority that shaped the region for thousands of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn History of the Persians, you'll journey through the hidden layers beneath Persia's identity, from Indo-Iranian migrations and warrior traditions to the rise of the Medes and the collapse of Assyria. Few people know that Persia's greatness was built on inheritance as much as ambition, shaped by geography, belief, and the long shadow of Mesopotamia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen comes the moment that changed everything: Cyrus the Great. You'll uncover how he overthrew the Median king Astyages, absorbed kingdoms instead of destroying them, conquered Lydia, entered Babylon in 539 BCE, and used strategy, restoration, and legitimacy to create a world empire. The hidden truth behind Persia's success wasn't just military strength, but a moral and political vision powerful enough to hold many peoples together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat you're about to discover will change how you see empire, leadership, and the ancient world itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history lover, a student of ancient civilizations, or someone fascinated by the rise of legendary rulers, this book offers a vivid, detailed journey into the origins of Persia and the empire that reshaped the Near East.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady to step into the world of Cyrus, sacred fire, and forgotten kingdoms?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet your copy today and begin the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David A. Griner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798195884642\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/07\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 156\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.48lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d","brand":"David A. Griner","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48801479131391,"sku":"9798195884642","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/history-of-the-persians-david-a-griner-9798195884642","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}