This concise yet comprehensive history of ancient Persia is an essential resource for anyone interested in the culture and history of this fascinating civilization. Written by W. Ouseley, a renowned Persian scholar of the 19th century, this book covers the major events and figures of ancient Persian history, from the Achaemenids to the Sassanids. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history or the culture of the Middle East. 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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.