The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 2: Assyria / The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations.

Name: The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 2: Assyria / The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations.
Author: George Rawlinson

By George Rawlinson

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A comprehensive survey of ancient Assyria opens with the country’s geography, climate, and natural boundaries before addressing its peoples, capitals, language, and writing. It surveys architecture, art, and material culture while describing social customs, religious practices, and aspects of daily life. Political chronology and historical development are reconstructed from inscriptions, archaeological evidence, and maps, and the narrative integrates antiquarian observations with topographical analysis. Numerous illustrations, plans, and plates are used to support descriptions of monuments, urban layouts, and artefacts.

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George Rawlinson

George Rawlinson was a prominent 19th-century British historian and scholar, best known for his extensive works on ancient civilizations. His notable contributions include 'Ancient Egypt' and the multi-volume series 'The Seven Great Monarchies of the Ancient Eastern World,' which explores the history, geography, and antiquities of significant ancient empires such as Chaldaea, Assyria, and Persia. Rawlinson's scholarship is characterized by meticulous research and a keen interest in the cultural and historical contexts of the ancient world, making his works valuable resources for understanding early civilizations.