The King and Kingship in Achaemenid Art

Preface; List of Abbreviations; I. Introduction; II. The Catalogue; III. Hierarchical Order: The King on High; IV. The King before Ahuramazda and the Fire Altar; V. Behistun: The King Victorious; VI. The Tribute Procession; VII. The King Appearing in State; VIII. Mythical Visions of Kingship and Power; IX. Pax Persiana: An Imperial Cosmos; Cited Literature; List of Plates; List of Figures; Index