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Women in Ancient Persia, 559-331 BC (Oxford Classical Monographs) First Edition

by Maria Brosius (Author)
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Xerxes' exploits are famous, but what about Irdabama, a successful landowner who controlled her own wine and grain business? Or the ruthless queen Parysatis who murdered her enemy after a game of dice? By approaching the subject from a near eastern perspective, and thoroughly re-examining the Greek sources, This book is the first to reveal the fascinating picture of women and their economic and political importance in the Persian empire.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0198150091
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0198150091
  3. Edition
    First Edition
  4. Publisher
    Oxford University Press
  5. Publication date
    February 29, 1996
  6. Part of series
    Oxford Classical Monographs
  7. Language
    English
  8. Dimensions
    5.75 x 1 x 8.75 inches
  9. Print length
    278 pages
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Maria Brosius is now Lecturer in Classics at Queen's College, Oxford.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press; First Edition (February 29, 1996)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 278 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0198150091
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0198150091
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 1 x 8.75 inches
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