TY - BOOK AU - Rawlinson,George AU - Widger,David TI - The Seven Great Monarchies of the Ancient Asian World: A Linked Index to the Project Gutenberg Editions AV - D PY - 2009/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - History, Ancient KW - Babylonia -- History KW - Indexes KW - Assyria -- History KW - Parthia -- History KW - Iran -- History N1 - Release date is 2009-05-18; Produced by David Widger; Original publication data not identified N2 - "The Seven Great Monarchies of the Ancient Asian World" by George Rawlinson is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book delves into the remarkable civilizations of ancient Asia, specifically focusing on the seven significant monarchies: Chaldaea, Assyria, Media, Babylon, Persia, Parthia, and the Sassanian Empire. The work seeks to illuminate their histories, cultures, and contributions to the development of civilization. In this comprehensive examination, Rawlinson systematically explores each monarchy, starting with their geographical settings and extending to their social structures, religion, language, arts, and sciences. He incorporates references to archaeological findings and historical texts to provide a detailed narrative of these ancient empires. Additionally, the book includes insights into the history of Phoenicia, emphasizing its influence and interactions with neighboring cultures. Overall, the study serves as an essential resource for understanding the complexities and legacies of these remarkable ancient societies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28871 ER -