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The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 2   By: (1812-1902)

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In this highly informative and well-researched volume, George Rawlinson delves into the ancient civilizations of the Eastern world with great depth and detail. Covering the empires of Assyria, Babylonia, Persia, Phoenicia, Egypt, and Israel, Rawlinson provides readers with a comprehensive look at the political, social, and cultural aspects of each civilization.

The author's meticulous research and clear writing style make this book an engaging read for anyone interested in ancient history. Rawlinson's insights into the rise and fall of these great empires offer a fascinating glimpse into the past, shedding light on the various factors that contributed to their ultimate decline.

Overall, The Seven Great Monarchies of the Ancient Eastern World, Volume 2 is a must-read for history enthusiasts and scholars alike. Rawlinson's expertise and thorough examination of these civilizations make this volume a valuable addition to any bookshelf.

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THE SEVEN GREAT MONARCHIES

OF THE

ANCIENT EASTERN WORLD;

OR,

THE HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, AND ANTIQUITIES OF CHALDAEA, ASSYRIA

BABYLON, MEDIA, PERSIA, PARTHIA, AND SASSANIAN,

OR NEW PERSIAN EMPIRE.

BY

GEORGE RAWLINSON, M.A.,

CAMDEN PROFESSOR OF ANCIENT HISTORY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

IN THREE VOLUMES.

VOLUME I.

With Maps and Illustrations

THE SECOND MONARCHY.

ASSYRIA.

[Illustration: Map1]

CHAPTER I.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COUNTRY.

"Greek phrase[ ]" HEROD. i. 192.

The site of the second or great Assyrian monarchy was the upper portion of the Mesopotamian valley. The cities which successively formed its capitals lay, all of them, upon the middle Tigris; and the heart of the country was a district on either side that river, enclosed within the thirty fifth and thirty seventh parallels. By degrees these limits were enlarged; and the term Assyria came to be used, in a loose and vague way, of a vast and ill defined tract extending on all sides from this central region. Herodotus considered the whole of Babylonia to be a mere district of Assyria. Pliny reckoned to it all Mesopotamia. Strabo gave it, besides these regions, a great portion of Mount Zagros (the modern Kurdistan), and all Syria as far as Cilicia, Judaea, and Phoenicia... Continue reading book >>


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