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Podcast: History of Persia
Episode: 56: Domestic Affairs
Description: As the war with the Greeks drags on into obscurity, it is time to investigate what was happening inside the empire under Xerxes. In the far west, most territories slipped from Persian control completely. The Mediterranean coastal region was reconfigured and given a new leadership class to carry on the war against Athens. In the royal court, Xerxes dealt with infamous court drama and intrigue, while in Babylon the daily minutia of government wore on and dealt with economic crises. In The Words of Zarathustra Patreon | Support Page Twitter | Facebook | Instagram