Publisher's Synopsis
The Fragments Of The Persika Of Ktesias is a book published in 1888 that contains fragments of the Persika, a historical work written by the ancient Greek physician and historian Ctesias. The Persika is a detailed account of the Persian Empire and its history, written in the 5th century BCE. However, the original manuscript has been lost, and only fragments of it have survived in later works. This book contains the fragments of the Persika that have been preserved in various sources, including the works of other ancient authors who quoted Ctesias. The fragments cover a range of topics, including the history of the Persian Empire, its kings and queens, wars and battles, and customs and traditions. The book also includes an introduction that provides background information on Ctesias and the Persika, as well as notes and commentary on the fragments. Overall, The Fragments Of The Persika Of Ktesias is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in ancient history and the Persian Empire.With Introduction And Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
