They say history is written by the victors. That is perhaps why we know less about those ancient civilisations that were conquered, destroyed and subjugated by the ancient power houses of Egypt, Greece and Rome. For example, the Hittite, Celtic and Carthaginian civilisations are less well known to historians after these peoples were conquered and their past histories cast aside. This would also be true of one of the greatest ancient civilisations to have existed, the Persian, also known as the Achaemenid, Empire.
A hotchpot of different peoples was incorporated into one of the mightiest Empires the ancient world had seen stretching from India in the east, west to the Balkans and south through the Middle East and on into the sands of Egypt. It grew rapidly infusing a rich culture centred in present day Iran and, unlike other empires, granted religious and cultural freedoms to those peoples within its borders. Local governors or satraps ruled semi-autonomous regions on behalf of the ruler known as the King of Kings. Wealth in terms of riches from taxes and trade ensured the empire flourished with opulent cities filled with exquisite treasures and art. An unrivalled administrative system, roads connecting the vast lands of the Empire and a postal service ensuring effective communication were all traits of this great civilisation. Unlike any previous empire it truly connected east with west as trade routes were protected and flourished while innovative irrigation systems brought once barren lands into fertile abundance.
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John Jenkins Designs
An iconic World War II fighter aircraft and a heavyweight from the annals of military history are among the latest new releases from John Jenkins Designs (JJD).
Surprising Canadians
Guy Elliott looks at the largely unknown military history of his native land.
W. Britain
A leading manufacturer since 1893, Britains needs little introduction to even the most casual of toy soldier collectors. Under the leadership of Ken Osen, the company is still going strong, expanding its existing product lines and seeking opportunities to introduce even more exciting new ranges.
Thomas Gunn Miniatures
Reviews of new metal figures to arrive in the hobby by George Philips
The Last Sake
Eduardo Fernandez paints a large-scale bust.
The World of Model Soldiers, Part 1
Colin Luxford takes a tour of the world in miniature, starting with Europe and Asia.
King & Country
Reviews of new metal figures to arrive in the hobby by George Philips.
GNM Miniatures
Hougoumont North Gate diorama
Dressing the Kiddies
Keith Nairn-Munro presents the second part of his study of the uniforms and history of the Scots Guards up to the Great War.
A Family Enterprise
George Phillips speaks to Abram Simon about the past, present and future of New Zealand-based Fleurbaix Toy Soldiers.