Achaemenid Empire

Llewellyn-Jones, Lloyd ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8174-1964 2016. Achaemenid Empire. MacKenzie, J., ed. The Encyclopedia of Empire, Wiley Blackwell, pp. 1-5. (10.1002/9781118455074.wbeoe260)

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Abstract

The first Persian Empire, created and maintained by the Great Kings of the Achaemenid dynasty, was a global empire of vast proportions. Before the conquests of Alexander of Macedon, the Achaemenid empire was the largest empire the world had ever seen, stretching from Libya to Pakistan. The period 559-465 bce saw the rapid expansion of the empire under a series of conquering kings, and thereafter the empire matured and continued to flourish until its conquest by Macedon. The Achaemenids divided their vast empire into numerous satrapies to ensure efficient administration and the ability to levy taxes and tribute. Communication and trade was facilitated through excellent road systems. While the Persians adopted a tolerant position towards their conquered peoples, they could also be ruthless overlords, quelling opposition with startling swiftness and brutality.

Item Type:	Book Section
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	History, Archaeology and Religion
Publisher:	Wiley Blackwell
ISBN:	9781118440643
Last Modified:	15 Apr 2024 09:15
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/103803

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