Persia adopted a cosmopolitan approach and developed culture and prosperity. The Greeks traveled there to look and profit.
This was added to by Persia's expansion westwards into the Greek world, taking over the Greek cities in Asia Minor which embroiled it in the endless Greek wars. Ultimately the richness of the Persian Empire attracted adventurers who attempted to take it over as a ready-made empire ripe for the picking.
Sparta's king Agesilaos was on the brink of success in Asia Minor when he was recalled to deal with troubles at home. Philip of Macedonia set up an expedition, but was assassinated before he could carry it through, and his son Alexander took over the project and successfully made the Persian Empire into an empire of his own.
Persia's natural resources
Persia's natural resources.
The major cause of foreign interest in Persia (modern-day Iran) was its vast natural resources, particularly oil, discovered in the early 20th century. This oil wealth attracted the attention of European powers and later the United States, as they sought to secure energy supplies and expand their geopolitical influence in the region. Additionally, Persia's strategic location along trade routes and its historical significance further heightened foreign interest.
Natural Resources
In the early 1900s, Persia attracted foreign interest primarily due to its strategic geopolitical location and vast natural resources, particularly oil. The discovery of oil in the region led to significant investments and involvement from Western powers, especially Britain and Russia, who sought to secure energy supplies and expand their influence. Additionally, Persia's potential as a market for trade and its rich cultural heritage made it an appealing target for foreign interests. This period marked the beginning of increased foreign intervention and the eventual establishment of foreign-controlled concessions.
Persia's natural resources
Persia's natural resources, specifically petroleum.
Their Natural Resources
Persia's natural resources.
The major cause of foreign interest in Persia (modern-day Iran) was its vast natural resources, particularly oil, discovered in the early 20th century. This oil wealth attracted the attention of European powers and later the United States, as they sought to secure energy supplies and expand their geopolitical influence in the region. Additionally, Persia's strategic location along trade routes and its historical significance further heightened foreign interest.
Their Natural Resources
Natural Resources
Their Natural Resources
The discovery of oil deposits in the machine age.
In the early 1900s, Persia attracted foreign interest primarily due to its strategic geopolitical location and vast natural resources, particularly oil. The discovery of oil in the region led to significant investments and involvement from Western powers, especially Britain and Russia, who sought to secure energy supplies and expand their influence. Additionally, Persia's potential as a market for trade and its rich cultural heritage made it an appealing target for foreign interests. This period marked the beginning of increased foreign intervention and the eventual establishment of foreign-controlled concessions.
Their Natural Resources
By early 1900s Iran's (aka "Persia") government controlled by the Qajar royal dynasty of Iranian feudal landowners had handed out telegraphy, railroad and other commercial concessions to British and Russian business people