The Ancient Lydians: The History and Legacy of the Iron Age Kingdom of Lydia
By Charles River Editors$9.99 USD
Charles River Editors examines the Iron Age kingdom of Lydia in western Anatolia, whose rulers invented coinage, amassed legendary wealth, and produced King Croesus. The book covers Lydian diplomatic relations with Greece, their eventual conquest by the Persian Achaemenid Empire, and the lasting imprint they left on monetary systems throughout the ancient world.
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Charles River Editors examines the Iron Age kingdom of Lydia in western Anatolia, whose rulers invented coinage, amassed legendary wealth, and produced King Croesus. The book covers Lydian diplomatic relations with Greece, their eventual conquest by the Persian Achaemenid Empire, and the lasting imprint they left on monetary systems throughout the ancient world.
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