{"title":"Kevin T. van Bladel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKevin T. van Bladel\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling exploration of ancient civilisations, with a particular focus on Persian history and culture. His works provide detailed insights into the intricate social, political, and religious landscapes of the ancient world, making them essential reading for scholars and enthusiasts of historical studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoroughly researched texts that blend academic rigour with accessible prose, making complex subjects approachable without sacrificing depth. His contributions enrich the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e category, ideal for those seeking to deepen their understanding of ancient Persia and its enduring legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ancient-persian-by-kevin-t-van-bladel-9781009727723","title":"Ancient Persian","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen ancient Persian conquerors created a vast empire from the Mediterranean to the Indus, encompassing many peoples speaking many different languages, they triggered demographic changes that caused their own language to be transformed. Persian grammar has ever since borne testimony to the social history of the ancient Persian Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis study of the early evolution of the Persian language bridges ancient history and new linguistics. Written for historians, philologists, linguists, and classical scholars, as well as those interested specifically in Persian and Iranian studies, it explains the correlation between the character of a language's grammar and the history of its speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt paves the way for new investigations into linguistic history, a field complimentary with but distinct from historical linguistics. \u003cem\u003eAncient Persian\u003c\/em\u003e is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47933758111980,"sku":"9781009727723","price":267.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781009727723-ancient-persian.jpg?v=1783880309"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/kevin-t-van-bladel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}