Publisher's Synopsis
The Fragments of the Persika of Ktesias is a book edited by John Gilmore, first published in 1888. The book is a collection of fragments from the Persika, a lost historical work by the Greek physician and historian Ktesias. Ktesias lived in the 5th century BC and served as the court physician to the Persian king Artaxerxes II. His Persika was a comprehensive history of Persia from its legendary origins to the reign of Artaxerxes II. However, the work is now lost, and only fragments of it survive in other ancient sources. Gilmore's book brings together all the known fragments of the Persika, along with commentary and analysis. The fragments cover a wide range of topics, including Persian mythology, history, geography, and culture. They offer valuable insights into the Persian Empire and its interactions with neighboring civilizations, such as Greece and Egypt. The Fragments of the Persika of Ktesias is an important resource for scholars of ancient history and Persian studies. It sheds light on a little-known aspect of ancient Persia and provides a glimpse into the lost work of one of its most prominent historians.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.
