The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 3: Media by Rawlinson
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"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.)
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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. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16163 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-16163-1 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 398 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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