History of the Sasanian Empire (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Annals of the New Persian EmpireBy George Rawlinson
Length17h 20m
About this audiobook
George Rawlinson's History of the Sasanian Empire offers a lucid nineteenth-century reconstruction of Persia's last pre-Islamic imperial age, from the rise of Ardashir I to the Arab conquests. Written in a dignified, documentary prose, it combines classical testimony, numismatic evidence, and early Orientalist scholarship to narrate dynastic politics, Roman-Persian rivalry, religious institutions, court culture, and military power. The work belongs to the Victorian tradition of universal imperial history, yet it remains notable for treating the Sasanians as central actors in late antiquity rather than merely foils to Rome. Rawlinson, Camden Professor of Ancient History at Oxford and brother of the Assyriologist Henry Rawlinson, was deeply shaped by the expanding philological and archaeological knowledge of the ancient Near East. His clerical background, classical training, and commitment to synthesizing Greek, Roman, biblical, and Eastern sources informed his ambition to make "Oriental monarchies" intelligible to educated readers. This book is recommended for readers interested in late antique geopolitics, Iranian civilization, and the historiography of empire. Though modern scholarship has revised many particulars, Rawlinson's narrative remains valuable as an elegant gateway into Sasanian history and Victorian historical method.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
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GenreHistory
Length17 hrs 20 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 28, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Collected Works of George Rawlinson
19Chapter XV.
2Introduction
20Chapter XVI.
3Synopsis
21Chapter XVII.
4Historical Context
22Chapter XVIII.
5Chapter I.
23Chapter XIX.
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6Chapter II.
24Chapter XX.
7Chapter III.
25Chapter XXI.
8Chapter IV.
26Chapter XXII.
9Chapter V.
27Chapter XXIII.
10Chapter VI.
28Chapter XXIV.
11Chapter VII.
29Chapter XXV.
12Chapter VIII.
30Chapter XXVI.
13Chapter IX.
31Chapter XXVII.
14Chapter X.
32Chapter XXVIII.
15Chapter XI.
33Analysis
16Chapter XII.
34Reflection
17Chapter XIII.
35Memorable Quotes
18Chapter XIV.
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