LibGuides: Ancient History Construction Project: Persians, Muslims, Hebrews.

Books: Persians

Persians can be found in books about Iran. All Iranbooks can be found with the Call Number: 955. In addition, here are some other books that you may find helpful. (Don't forget to check the general Ancient Civilizations books which have the Call Number: 930)

Life in Ancient Persia by Don Nardo
Call Number: 935 NAR
ISBN: 1567117406
Publication Date: 2003-10-31
The Concise Encyclopedia of Ancient Civilizations by Janet Garber (Editor)
Call Number: 930.003 CON
ISBN: 0531013308
Publication Date: 1978-03-01
The Medes and Persians, Conquerors and Diplomats by Robert J. Collins
Call Number: 913.35 COL
ISBN: 0070118132
Publication Date: 1972-01-01

Books: Muslims

You may some of these books on Islam to be helpful. Don't forget to check the general Ancient Civilizations books which have the Call Number: 930

Rise of Islam by Anton Powell
Call Number: 297 POW
ISBN: 0531091651
Publication Date: 1980-01-01
Science in Early Islamic Culture by George Beshore
Call Number: 297 BES
ISBN: 0531105962
Publication Date: 1988-01-01
Islam by Matthew S. Gordon
Call Number: 297 GOR
ISBN: 081602443X
Publication Date: 1991-03-01
Muhammad and Islam by Kerena Marchant
Call Number: 297 MAR
ISBN: 1583402179
Publication Date: 2002-08-01
The Rise and Spread of Islam, 622-1500 by Susan L. Douglass (Editor)
Call Number: R 900 WOR
ISBN: 0787645036
Publication Date: 2002-06-04
Vol. 2 - The Rise and Spread of Islam, 622-1500.
History of the Ancient and Medieval World by Henk Dijkstra
Call Number: R 930 HIS
ISBN: 0761403515
Publication Date: 1996-03-01

Books: Hebrews

Hebrews can be found in books about Israel. All Israel books can be found with the Call Number: 956.94. In addition, here are some other books that you may find helpful. (Don't forget to check the general Ancient Civilizations books which have the Call Number: 930)

The Concise Encyclopedia of Ancient Civilizations by Janet Garber (Editor)
Call Number: 930.003 CON
ISBN: 0531013308
Publication Date: 1978-03-01

Web Resources: Persians, Muslims, Hebrews.

Islamic Civilization
History Channel Rise of Islam
National Geographic - Persia
John Green’s World History CrashCourse Persians (YouTube)
In which John compares and contrasts Greek civilization and the Persian Empire. Of course we're glad that Greek civilization spawned modern western civilization, right? Maybe not. From Socrates and Plato to Darius and Xerxes, John explains two of the great powers of the ancient world, all WITHOUT the use of footage from 300.
Getty Museum - Persia
The Cyrus Cylinder and Ancient Persia: A New Beginning

Ancient History Construction Project: Persians, Muslims, Hebrews.

Books: Persians

Books: Muslims

Books: Hebrews

Web Resources: Persians, Muslims, Hebrews.

John Green's CrashCourse - The Persians & The Greeks