Book “An Achaemenid Prince” Enters the Market
According to the Cinemadrame News Agency, the book “An Achaemenid Prince” (Yek Shahzadeh-ye Hakhamaneshi), authored by Alireza Shapour Shahbazi, has been published by Morvarid Publications. This work delves into the history of Iran in the 5th century BCE.
The book is published in octavo format, spans 183 pages, and is priced at 220,000 Tomans.
About the Book:
An Achaemenid Prince, written by Alireza Shapour Shahbazi, provides a narrative of the lives and roles of Achaemenid princes in 5th-century BCE history. This work, first published in the 1970s and now available in a new edition, beautifully depicts the social, political, and cultural contexts of the Achaemenid era.
In this book, the author, relying on ancient sources and modern research, recounts the stories of princes such as Cyrus the Younger; figures who, with bravery, sacrifice, and political complexities, played significant roles in the developments of that time. The life of Cyrus the Younger, from his childhood to his decisive battles, alongside the family and political relations of the Achaemenid court, forms the engaging and valuable content of this book.
What makes the book appealing is its narrative, lively style, which immerses the reader in the historical atmosphere of the Achaemenid period. Shahbazi, with his scientific and precise approach, successfully balances historical documentation with literary narrative, not only familiarizing the audience with history but also connecting them with the human and cultural dimensions of that era.
This book is suitable for history researchers, enthusiasts of Achaemenid civilization, and even those interested in captivating historical stories. Studying this work opens a new window into the glorious Achaemenid era and deepens our understanding of that important historical period.
The print run for this book is 330 copies.
