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APA Style
Shepherd, W. R. (2012, April 26). The Persian Empire. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/109/the-persian-empire/
Chicago Style
Shepherd, William R.. "The Persian Empire." World History Encyclopedia, April 26, 2012. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/109/the-persian-empire/.
MLA Style
Shepherd, William R.. "The Persian Empire." World History Encyclopedia, 26 Apr 2012, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/109/the-persian-empire/.
