Project Gutenberg 2005-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 166 Rawlinson, George 1812 1902 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. Reading ease score: 52.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Produced by David Widger "The Seven Great Monarchies of the Ancient Eastern World, Vol 2: Assyria" by George Rawlinson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume delves into the history, geography, and antiquities of the Assyrian Empire, exploring its significant cities, geography, natural resources, and the Assyrian people. The analysis aims to provide insights into how Assyria played a crucial role in the broader context of ancient Eastern civilizations. The opening of the volume offers a comprehensive description of the Assyrian territory, emphasizing its geographical boundaries, topography, and significant rivers. Rawlinson details the various natural features that define Assyria, including the flat plains, mountain ranges, and the vital water systems that supported its agriculture. He sets the stage for a deeper examination of the nation’s historical significance, also hinting at the interplay of its geography with its political and military history. This foundational overview establishes a clear context for understanding Assyria's impact on ancient history, making it an essential read for those interested in ancient civilizations and their legacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en History, Ancient Babylonia -- History Assyria -- History Parthia -- History Iran -- History D Text Browsing: History - Ancient Browsing: History - General 1193501 1193296 2024-10-07T09:01:45.631048 2023-09-07T09:53:35.954991 text/html text/html 1199960 2021-02-25T21:24:39 text/html; charset=utf-8 20334177 2021-02-25T21:24:45 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 21520596 2024-10-07T09:02:04.533976 application/epub+zip 21534380 2024-10-07T09:01:51.883000 application/epub+zip 473884 2024-10-07T09:01:49.061051 application/epub+zip 21762816 2024-10-07T09:02:13.947893 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 21708721 2024-10-07T09:02:01.676951 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 683898 2022-09-08T03:48:46.218676 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1014540 2024-10-07T09:01:43.677088 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1017016 2020-12-11T15:11:05 text/plain; charset=utf-8 363499 2020-12-11T15:11:05 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 1014615 2020-12-11T15:11:05 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 362950 2020-12-11T15:11:05 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 1014710 2020-12-11T15:11:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 362937 2020-12-11T15:11:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 23600 2024-10-07T09:02:14.114871 application/rdf+xml 25398 2024-10-07T09:01:49.696014 image/jpeg 4741 2024-10-07T09:01:49.393020 image/jpeg 19924250 2024-10-07T09:01:46.162030 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia