1 “... approaching their own death or confronting the death of others. Marvell's lines on the execution of Charles...”

2 “... as it analyses how Persian intellectuals dealt with sensor, suppression, imprisonment, exile and even execution...”

3 “..., and an extensive range of secondary sources. The final result is a valuable, well-executed and well-written work...”

4 “... efforts to quell these mutterings by scapegoating and executing members of an unpopular new cult...”