History of Iran

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Part IV: Achaemenid Empire

Index and General Bibliography

Table of Contents

• From Anshan to Pasargadae
• Successors of Cyrus and the Reign of Darius
• From Xerxes to Darius II
• Empire in Chaos (Darius II and Artaxerxes II)
• Temporary Relief (Artaxerxes III and Arsames)
• Darius III and Alexander's Campaign
• The Legacy of the Achaemenids
• Achaemenid Family-Tree (.jpeg image)

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