--- product_id: 513078941 title: "Persians: The Age of the Great Kings" price: "57582CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/513078941-persians-the-age-of-the-great-kings store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Top 15 in Middle East history Hardcover for lasting value 448 pages of deep insight Persians: The Age of the Great Kings **Price:** 57582CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📜 Own the untold story of Persia’s greatness—because history is power. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Persians: The Age of the Great Kings - **How much does it cost?** 57582CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/513078941-persians-the-age-of-the-great-kings) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Highly Rated by Experts:** 4.6/5 stars from 336 readers—trusted by history enthusiasts and professionals alike. - • **Premium Hardcover Edition:** Durable, elegant binding that stands out on your bookshelf and lasts for generations. - • **Top-Ranked Scholarly Work:** Ranked #11 in Ancient Civilizations and #14 in Middle East History—join the elite readers who value depth. - • **Immersive Historical Depth:** 448 meticulously researched pages that transport you to the Age of the Great Kings. - • **Unbiased Cultural Perspective:** Challenges Western imperialism narratives, offering a fresh, well-researched viewpoint on Persian history. ## Overview Persians: The Age of the Great Kings is a 448-page hardcover book by Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones that offers a deeply researched, scholarly perspective on ancient Persian history. Highly rated and ranked among the top books in Middle Eastern and ancient civilization history, it challenges conventional Western narratives and provides a fresh, authoritative insight into the Persian empire’s legacy. ## Description A stunning portrait of the magnificent splendor of ancient Persia and its enduring legacies for today's Iran. “A brilliant feat of resurrection.” -Tom Holland, author of D Review: MOEILIJK LEESBAAR - ZEER WEINIG ILLUSTRATIES Review: A masterpiece - At last: the book I have always wanted! Written by an author who writes beautifully and engagingly and at the same time with trustworthy authority about a civilization we should all know more about — he makes the great kings come alive, and their world as well. Nature, gardens, architecture, warfare, relationships with neighboring civilizations — it’s all here. No notes, carefully pruned suggestions for further reading in English. Assuming no prior knowledge, only interest, the author sometimes steps into the role of speaking on behalf of the culture he is presenting, so his writing does have a point of view, and a persuasive one. A masterpiece. ## Features - Language: english - Binding Type: hardcover - Number of pages: 448 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #65,009 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #104 in History of Civilization & Culture #127 in History of the Middle East #127 in History of Ancient Civilizations | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 381 Reviews | ## Images ![Persians: The Age of the Great Kings - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91YMYyx1hFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ MOEILIJK LEESBAAR *by O***L on 14 December 2025* ZEER WEINIG ILLUSTRATIES ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A masterpiece *by A***R on 22 March 2026* At last: the book I have always wanted! Written by an author who writes beautifully and engagingly and at the same time with trustworthy authority about a civilization we should all know more about — he makes the great kings come alive, and their world as well. Nature, gardens, architecture, warfare, relationships with neighboring civilizations — it’s all here. No notes, carefully pruned suggestions for further reading in English. Assuming no prior knowledge, only interest, the author sometimes steps into the role of speaking on behalf of the culture he is presenting, so his writing does have a point of view, and a persuasive one. A masterpiece. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating look at ancient Persia *by M***R on 9 April 2023* Having recently immersed myself in the history of ancient Greece and Macedonia, I wanted to balance my knowledge and understanding somewhat with a look at the same time periods, but through the eyes of the Persians with whom were so often in conflict. This book has helped me to do so. It is clear where the author's sympathies lie, especially towards the end of the book, where Darius III's military decisions are lauded, even although they led to crushing defeat at the hands of Alexander - who notably is referred to in this book as 'the Macedonian' rather than the more usual 'Great' The destruction of Persepolis alone is enough to strip him of the imprimatur 'Great' not to mention his probable complicity in the murder of his father Phillip II of Macedonia - oh, and the millions of lives lost as a direct result of his vaulting ambition However, back to the book. The writing style is fluent, and despite the huge amount of information contained in these pages, highly readable. The book does indeed go some way to towards balancing the pro Hellenic view of history taken by western writers over the millennia and it makes for thought provoking and enjoyable as well as informative reading. I found the final chapter which explores the place of the Achaemenids Kings in modern Iranian culture to be thoughtful and carefully considered about where the future of Iran may lead. Highly recommended if you want to be entertained as well as informed of n rather different view of the conflicts between Persia and the West ## Frequently Bought Together - Persians: The Age of the Great Kings - Assyria: The Rise and Fall of the World’s First Empire - Babylon: Mesopotamia and the Birth of Civilization --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/513078941-persians-the-age-of-the-great-kings](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/513078941-persians-the-age-of-the-great-kings) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-06-24*