The Sasanian Era - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Sasanian Era write by Vesta Sarkhosh Curtis. This book was released on 2010-07-20. The Sasanian Era available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This latest volume in "The Idea of Iran" series concentrates on the Sasanian period. Seizing power from the previous dynasty - the Parthians - the Sasanians ruled Iran and most of the ancient Near East from 224 until 642 CE. They are particularly fascinating because of their adherence to Zoroastrianism, an ancient dualistic Iranian religion named after the prophet Zarathustra (or, in Greek, Zoroaster). The Sasanians expressed the divine aspect of their rule in a variety of forms, such as on coins, rock reliefs and silver plates, and architecture and the arts flourished under their aegis. Sasanian military success brought them into conflict with Rome, and later Byzantium. Their empire eventually collapsed under the force of the Arab army in AD 642, when Zoroastrianism was replaced with Islam.Engaging with all the major aspects of Sasanian culture, twelve eminent scholars address subjects which include: early Sasanian art and iconography; early Sasanian coinage; religion and identity in the Sasanian empire; later Sasanian orality and literacy; and state and society in late antique Iran. The volume in question arguably comprises the most complete and comprehensive treatment of the Sasanian civilization yet to be published in English.
The Parthian and Early Sasanian Empires
The Parthian and Early Sasanian Empires - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Parthian and Early Sasanian Empires write by Vesta Sarkhosh Curtis. This book was released on 2016-08-30. The Parthian and Early Sasanian Empires available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Although much of the primary information about the Parthian period comes from coins, there has been much new research undertaken over the past few decades into wider aspects of both the Parthian and Sassanian Empires including the Arsacid Parthians, and their material culture. Despite a change of ruling dynasty, the two empires were closely connected and cannot be regarded as totally separate entities. The continuation of Parthian influence particularly into the early Sasanian period cannot be disputed. An historic lack of detailed information arose partly through the relative lack of excavated archaeological sites dating to the Parthian period in Iran and western scholars’ lack of knowledge of recent excavations and their results that are usually published in Persian, coupled with the inevitable difficulties for academic research engendered by the recent political situation in the region. Although an attempt has been made by several scholars in the west to place this important Iranian dynasty in its proper cultural context, the traditional GrecoRoman influenced approach is still prevalent. The present volume presents 15 papers covering various aspects of Parthian and early Sasanian history, material culture, linguistics and religion which demonstrate a rich surviving heritage and provide many new insights into ideology, royal genealogy, social organization, military tactics, linguistic developments and trading contacts.
Sasanian Persia
Sasanian Persia - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Sasanian Persia write by Eberhard Sauer. This book was released on 2017-06-05. Sasanian Persia available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Details Persias growing military and economic power in the late antique worldThe Sasanian Empire (3rd7th centuries) was one of the largest empires of antiquity, stretching from Mesopotamia to modern Pakistan and from Central Asia to the Arabian Peninsula. This mega-empire withstood powerful opponents in the steppe and expanded further in Late Antiquity, whilst the Roman world shrunk in size. Recent research has revealed the reasons for this success: notably population growth in some key territories, economic prosperity, and urban development, made possible through investment in agriculture and military infrastructure on a scale unparalleled in the late antique world. Our volume explores the empires relations with its neighbours and key phenomena which contributed to its wealth and power, from the empires armed forces to agriculture, trade and treatment of minorities. The latest discoveries, notably major urban foundations, fortifications and irrigations systems, feature prominently. An empire whose military might and culture rivalled Rome and foreshadowed the caliphate will be of interest to scholars of the Roman and Islamic world.Challenges our Eurocentric world view by presenting a Near-Eastern empire whose urban culture and military apparatus rivalled that of Rome Covers the latest discoveries on foundations, fortifications and irrigation systemsIncludes case studies on Sasanian frontier walls and urban culture in the Sasanian Empire
The Sasanian era
The Sasanian era - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Sasanian era write by Vesta Sarkhosh Curtis. This book was released on 2008. The Sasanian era available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Sasanian Iran (224-651 CE)
Sasanian Iran (224-651 CE) - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Sasanian Iran (224-651 CE) write by Touraj Daryaee. This book was released on 2008. Sasanian Iran (224-651 CE) available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
