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100 1 _aRawlinson, George,
_d1812-1902
245 1 4 _aThe Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 1: Chaldaea :
_bThe History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-07-01
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"The Seven Great Monarchies of the Ancient Eastern World, Vol 1: Chaldaea" by George Rawlinson is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume serves as an exploration of one of the five significant ancient kingdoms, Chaldaea, focusing on its geography, history, people, and contributions to civilization. The text promises a detailed insight into how Chaldaea, located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, played a central role in the advancements of early human societies. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage for understanding Chaldaea by examining its geographical significance. The narrative describes the land's features, such as its arid deserts and fertile plains primarily sustained by the rivers, which have made the region viable for agriculture and settlement throughout history. Rawlinson further discusses the climate, flora, and fauna of the area, emphasizing its agricultural productivity, which was famed in antiquity for its ability to yield substantial grain harvests. This opening portion establishes a foundation for a deeper exploration of the people who inhabited Chaldaea and their contributions to human history, setting the reader up for a detailed journey through the ancient world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistory, Ancient
653 _aBabylonia -- History
653 _aAssyria -- History
653 _aParthia -- History
653 _aIran -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16161
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