Through the Lens of History 5 – The Great King

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Through the Lens of History: Using History for Better Gaming

Vision 5: The Great King – The Persian Empire

The lens returns to the ancient world and the vast and successful Empire of Persia. The first Persian Empire lasted two hundred years and, at its height, it spread from Egypt to the border of India, from the Caucasus to the Persia Gulf. It endured due to its ability to successfully rule over diverse peoples without facing continuous revolts.