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Persian Roads

Linda Hill

Übersetzer A AI

Verlag: Publifye

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Persian Roads explores the vital role of road networks in the Achaemenid Persian Empire, demonstrating how these sophisticated arteries of transportation and communication shaped its dominance. The book reveals how the Persian Empire utilized its infrastructure not merely for movement, but as deliberately engineered instruments of imperial control. By facilitating rapid communication, troop deployment, and resource extraction, these roads enabled the Persians to govern a vast and diverse territory effectively. The book examines the origins, construction, maintenance, and decline of the Persian road system, with a focus on the famed Royal Road. It argues that the Persian roads were critical to the empire’s political, economic, and military success. For example, the Royal Road, stretching from Susa to Sardis, allowed messengers to travel at unprecedented speeds, ensuring swift communication across the empire.

 
The book progresses by first establishing the geographical context of the Persian Empire, then detailing construction techniques, and finally, analyzing the Royal Road and its economic impact. Combining engineering analysis with historical interpretation, Persian Roads provides a fresh perspective on the Persian road system, appealing to history enthusiasts and those interested in the intersection of infrastructure and power.
Verfügbar seit: 29.03.2025.
Drucklänge: 56 Seiten.

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