Includes bibliographical references (pages 232-239) and index.
Contents
Outline of the history of Persia -- Ctesias' History of Persia -- Translator's preface -- Key to conventions used in this edition -- Testimonia on the life and work of Ctesias -- Fragments of Ctesias' History of Persia.
Summary
Offers insights into the history of Persia in the fifth century BC. This book describes the workings of Persian court life and the gossip and scandal surrounding Persian history and court politics.
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