
The Persian Empire
Questioning the Sources
History · Mar 2, 2012 · 28 min The Great Courses Signature Collection
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S1, E2: Explore how we’ve come to know the Persian Empire. Greek historians such as Herodotus provided valuable information, but the Greek perspective was often negatively biased. For a more balanced perspective, turn to archaeology, which has uncovered inscriptions, administrative tablets, and other documents that let the Persians speak for themselves.
History · Mar 2, 2012 · 28 min