Posted on 08/21/2004 7:35:01 PM PDT by freedom44
And Persians had democracy too.
We had Senate called Mehregan!
"A Persian always stays calm... I am fine!"
You may want to limit your use of the !!!!!!!!!!!!
:>)
I share your pride in Persian history. Persia with thousands of years in civilized rule was invaded by the Arabic religion made for the nomad Saudis of 1400 years ago. There is a clash of mentality to say the least. There is nothing Persian about the mullahs and their fascist aspirations. Unfortunately, we will have their blemish on an otherwise proud and civilized history of Iran.
Rome?
When did the Persian Empire ever reach Rome?
Are you perhaps refering to the Sassanian Empire at the eastern fringes of the Roman Empire and at the western fringes of the Chinese Empire?
Herodotus, while praising the democracy of Athens and the Greeks, testifies to the comparative purity of Persian lives, their honesty and heroism in war, the simplicity of their habits, to their industry and thrift in struggling with the natural obstacles of poor soil and difficult terrain and to their love of agricultural pursuits, etc.
Herodotus also praised the Persian postal network and, with that praise, was the originator of the motto of the U.S. Postal Service.
"Not snow, no, nor rain, nor heat, nor night keeps them from accomplishing their appointed courses with all speed. (Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 98) ".
Thanks for reminding!
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Astronomers Revise Date of Ancient Greek-Persian Battle
Iranian Cultural Heritage | 7/22/04 | Iranian Cultural Heritage
Posted on 07/22/2004 11:48:19 AM PDT by freedom44
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Ancient Persian fleet surrenders it's mysteries
New Zealand News | 8/21/04 | SIMON COLLINS
Posted on 08/21/2004 1:17:11 AM PDT by freedom44
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Victor Davis Hanson: Then & Now, Battles change us and stay with us
NRO | November 14, 2003 | Victor Davis Hanson
Posted on 11/14/2003 8:31:30 AM PST by Tolik
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Classics and War
Imprimis, Hillsdale College | February, 2002 | Victor Davis Hanson
Posted on 09/13/2002 11:27:20 PM PDT by Noumenon
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Archaeologists find signs of ancient advertisements from Sassanid era
Tehran Times | August 21 2004 | Anon
Posted on 08/21/2004 2:34:39 AM PDT by BlackVeil
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The Athenian Constitution, Part Four
Source: Internet Classics Archive
Published: 350 B.C. Author: Aristotle
Posted on 01/03/2001 11:56:41 PST by A.J.Armitage
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The Athenian Constitution, Part Five
Source: Internet Classics Archive
Published: 350 B.C. Author: Aristotle
Posted on 01/03/2001 11:56:48 PST by A.J.Armitage
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Vast and Deadly Fleets May Yield Secrets at Last
New York Times | April 20, 2004 | William J. Broad
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