The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World V2: Or The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, P

By George Rawlinson

Book Overview

The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World V2 is a historical book written by George Rawlinson. It provides a comprehensive account of the history, geography, and antiquities of seven ancient empires in the Middle East. These empires include Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, and Sassanian, also known as the New Persian Empire. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular empire. Rawlinson delves into the political, social, and cultural aspects of each empire, providing detailed information about their rulers, wars, religion, and customs. He also describes the geography of the region, including the rivers, mountains, and deserts that played a significant role in the development of these empires.Rawlinson's account is based on extensive research and his personal travels to the region. He uses primary sources such as ancient texts and inscriptions to provide an accurate and detailed portrayal of each empire. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all levels of knowledge.Overall, The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World V2 is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the Middle East. It provides a fascinating insight into the rise and fall of some of the world's most powerful empires and their lasting impact on the region.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116298211X
• ISBN13: 9781162982113
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 808 Pages
• Weight: 2.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"