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Ctesias' 'History of Persia': Tales of the Orient
Ctesias' 'History of Persia' Tales of the Orient
Author: Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones, James Robson
Towards the end of the fifth century BC Ctesias of Cnidus wrote his 23 book History of Persia. Ctesias is a remarkable figure: he lived and worked in the Persian court and, as a doctor, tended to the world?s most powerful kings and queens. His position gave him special insight into the workings of Persian court life and access to the gossip and ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780415629478
ISBN-10: 0415629470
Publication Date: 1/28/2013
Pages: 256
Edition: 1
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Publisher: Routledge
Book Type: Paperback
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