Publisher's Synopsis
""The Seven Great Monarchies of the Ancient Eastern World V3"" is a comprehensive historical and geographical account of the ancient empires of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, and Sassanian (or the New Persian Empire). Written by George Rawlinson, this book provides detailed information on the rise and fall of each empire, their political and social structures, their religious beliefs and practices, and their contributions to the development of civilization. The author draws upon a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, archaeological discoveries, and his own observations from travels in the region. This third volume of the series focuses on the later empires of Persia, Parthia, and Sassanian, providing a fascinating insight into the cultural and political landscape of the ancient Near East. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in ancient history, archaeology, or the Middle East.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.