The Seven Great Monarchies of the Ancient Asian World : A Linked Index to the Project Gutenberg Editions

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rawlinson, George, 1812-1902

Contributor:

Widger, David, 1932-2021?

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Seven Great Monarchies of the Ancient Asian World" by George Rawlinson is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book delves into the remarkable civilizations of ancient Asia, specifically focusing on the seven significant monarchies: Chaldaea, Assyria, Media, Babylon, Persia, Parthia, and the Sassanian Empire. The work seeks to illuminate their histories, cultures, and contributions to the development of civilization. In this comprehensive examination, Rawlinson systematically explores each monarchy, starting with their geographical settings and extending to their social structures, religion, language, arts, and sciences. He incorporates references to archaeological findings and historical texts to provide a detailed narrative of these ancient empires. Additionally, the book includes insights into the history of Phoenicia, emphasizing its influence and interactions with neighboring cultures. Overall, the study serves as an essential resource for understanding the complexities and legacies of these remarkable ancient societies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2009-05-18