The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 3: Media by Rawlinson

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Author Rawlinson, George, 1812-1902
Title The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 3: Media
The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations.
Note Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 3: Media" by George Rawlinson is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume, part of a multi-volume series, focuses on the ancient region of Media, covering its geography, culture, and historical significance among the great monarchies of the ancient Eastern world. Rawlinson delves into the physical description of the landscape and the people of Media, highlighting their characteristics, social structure, and interactions with surrounding civilizations. The opening of this volume begins with a detailed geographical exploration of Media, presenting its mountainous terrain, rivers, and valleys. The author meticulously describes the natural barriers that shaped the region's history, as well as the climate and agricultural capabilities of the land. Rawlinson notes the division of Media into various districts, including Azerbijan and their unique features, emphasizing the stark contrasts in fertility and terrain. Furthermore, he outlines the main cities of Media, notably the two Ecbatanas, discussing their historical significance while hinting at the complex interplay between geography and culture that influenced the Median people and their legacy in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Subject History, Ancient
Subject Babylonia -- History
Subject Assyria -- History
Subject Parthia -- History
Subject Iran -- History
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EBook-No. 16163
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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