Curtis, John E. and Nigel Tallis Eds.: Forgotten Empire. The World of Ancient Persia. Exhibition: London, British Museum, 2005. 272pp with 433 colour and 50 monochrome illustrations. Wrappers. 29x22.9cms. Contents: History of the Persian Empire; Achaemenid languages and Inscriptions; The Decipherment of Achaemenid Cuneiform; the Archaeology; the Palace; the Royal Table; Jewellery and Personal Ornaments; Religion and Burial Customs; the Administration of the Achaemenid Empire; Transport and Warfare; Persia and Greece; the Legacy of Persian Art.
Contents: History of the Persian Empire; Achaemenid languages and Inscriptions; The Decipherment of Achaemenid Cuneiform; the Archaeology; the Palace; the Royal Table; Jewellery and Personal Ornaments; Religion and Burial Customs; the Administration of the Achaemenid Empire; Transport and Warfare; Persia and Greece; the Legacy of Persian Art. Text in English