The Great Empires of the Ancient East
Enriched edition. Egypt, Phoenicia, The Kings of Israel and Judah, Babylon, Parthia, Chaldea, Assyria, Media, Persia, Sasanian Empire & The History of HerodotusBy George Rawlinson
Length145h 1m
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In "The Great Empires of the Ancient East," George Rawlinson offers a meticulously researched exploration of the significant civilizations that flourished in Mesopotamia, Persia, and Egypt. Rawlinson's literary style is characterized by a blend of scholarly rigor and accessible prose, making complex historical events comprehensible to a broad audience. The book situates these ancient societies within their rich cultural and political contexts, highlighting their achievements in governance, architecture, and trade while drawing connections to contemporary understanding of ancient history. George Rawlinson, a British historian and Assyriologist, draws on his extensive knowledge of ancient languages and inscriptions to present a narrative that is both enlightening and engaging. His background in classical studies and personal encounters with the historical sites of the Near East imbue his writing with authenticity and passion. As a prominent figure in 19th-century studies of the ancient world, Rawlinson's insights were instrumental in shaping modern perspectives on civilizations that laid the foundations of human history. I wholeheartedly recommend "The Great Empires of the Ancient East" to history enthusiasts and scholars alike. Rawlinson'Äôs work not only informs but also inspires a deeper appreciation for the complexity of ancient societies. It is a vital text for anyone seeking to understand the roots of modern civilization and the enduring legacy of these empires.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for 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
Length145 hrs 1 min
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 17, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
103Chapter VI.
2Introduction
104Chapter VII.
3Synopsis
105Chapter VIII.
4Historical Context
106Chapter IX.
5I. The Land of Egypt.
107Chapter X.
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6II. The People of Egypt.
108Chapter XI.
7III. The Dawn of History.
109Chapter XII.
8IV. The Pyramid Builders.
110Chapter XIII.
9V. The Rise of Thebes to Power, and the Early Theban Kings.
111Chapter XIV.
10VI. The Good Amenemhat and His Works.
112Chapter XV.
11VII. Abraham in Egypt.
113Chapter XVI.
12VIII. The Great Invasion—The Hyksôs or Shepherd Kings—Joseph and Apepi.
114Chapter XVII.
13IX. How the Hyksôs were Expelled from Egypt.
115Chapter XVIII.
14X. Thothmes I., The First Great Egyptian Conqueror.
116Chapter XIX.
15XI. Queen Hatasu and Her Merchant Fleet.
117Chapter XX.
16XII. Thothmes the Third and Amenhotep the Second.
118Chapter XXI.
17XIII. Amenhotep III. And His Great Works—The Vocal Memnon.
119Chapter XXII.
18XIV. Khuenaten and the Disk-Worshippers.
120Chapter XXIII.
19XV. Beginning of the Decline of Egypt.
121Chapter I.
20XVI. Menephthah I., The Pharaoh of the Exodus.
122Chapter II.
21XVII. The Decline of Egypt Under the Later Ramessides.
123Chapter III.
22XVIII. The Priest-Kings—Pinetem and Solomon.
124Chapter IV.
23XIX. Shishak and His Dynasty.
125Chapter V.
24XX. The Land Shadowing With Wings—Egypt Under the Ethiopians
126Chapter VI.
25XXI. The Fight Over the Carcase—Ethiopia v. Assyria.
127Chapter VII.
26XXII. The Corpse Comes to Life Again—Psamatik I. and His Son Neco.
128Chapter VIII.
27XXIII. The Later Saïte Kings.—Psamatik II., Apries, and Amasis.
129Chapter IX.
28XXIV. The Persian Conquest.
130Chapter X.
29XXV. Three Desperate Revolts.
131Chapter XI.
30XXVI. A Last Gleam of Sunshine—Nectanebo I.
132Chapter XII.
31XXVII. The Light Goes Out in Darkness.
133Chapter XIII.
32Preface
134Chapter XIV.
33Chapter II—Climate and Productions
135Chapter XV.
34Chapter IV—The Cities
136Chapter XVI.
35Chapter V—The Colonies
137Chapter XVII.
36Chapter VI—Architecture
138Chapter XVIII.
37Chapter VII—Æsthetic Art
139Chapter XIX.
38Chapter VIII—Industrial Art and Manufactures
140Chapter XX.
39Chapter IX—Ships, Navigation, and Commerce
141Chapter XXI.
40Chapter X—Mining
142Chapter XXII.
41Chapter XII—Dress, Ornaments, and Social Habits
143Chapter XXIII.
42Chapter XIII—Phoenician Writing, Language, and Literature
144Chapter XXIV.
43Chapter XIV—Political History
145Chapter XXV.
443. Phoenicia during the period of its subjection to Assyria (B.C. 877-635)
146Chapter XXVI.
455. Phoenicia under the Persians (B.C. 528-333)
147Chapter XXVII.
466. Phoenicia in the time of Alexander the Great (B.C. 333-323)
148Chapter XXVIII.
477. Phoenicia under the Greeks (B.C. 323-65) (pt. 1)
149Preface
487. Phoenicia under the Greeks (B.C. 323-65) (pt. 2)
150Rehoboam
49Chapter I. General View of the Country
151Jeroboam the First
50Chapter II. Climate and Productions
152Abijah
51Chapter III. The People
153Asa
52Chapter IV. Language and Writing
154Nadab
53Chapter V. Arts and Sciences
155Baasha
54Chapter VI. Manners and Customs
156Elah
55Chapter VII. Religion
157Zimri
56Chapter VIII. History and Chronology
158Omri
57Chapter I. Description of the Country
159Ahab
58Chapter II. Climate and Productions
160Jehoshaphat
59Chapter III. The People
161Ahaziah of Israel
60Chapter IV. The Capital
162Jehoram of Israel
61Chapter V. Language and Writing
163Jehoram of Judah
62Chapter VI. Architecture and Other Arts (pt. 1)
164Ahaziah of Judah
63Chapter VI. Architecture and Other Arts (pt. 2)
165Jehu
64Chapter VII. Manners and Customs (pt. 1)
166Athaliah
65Chapter VII. Manners and Customs (pt. 2)
167Joash of Judah
66Chapter VIII. Religion
168Jehoahaz of Israel
67Chapter IX. Chronology and History (pt. 1)
169Jehoash, or Joash, of Israel
68Chapter IX. Chronology and History (pt. 2)
170Amaziah
69Chapter IX. Chronology and History (pt. 3)
171Jeroboam the Second
70Appendix
172Uzziah or Azariah
71Media
173Zachariah, Shallum, and Menahem
72Chapter I. Description of the Country
174Jekahiah and Pekah
73Chapter II. Climate and Productions
175Jotham
74Chapter III. Character, Manners and Customs, Arts, Etc., of the People
176Ahaz
75Chapter IV. Religion
177Hoshea
76Chapter V. Language and Writing
178Hezekiah
77Chapter VI. Chronology and History
179Manasseh
78Appendix. Translation of the First Fargard of the Vendidad.
180Amon
79Chapter I. Extent of the Empire
181Josiah
80Chapter II. Climate and Productions
182Jehoahaz of Judah and Jehoiakim
81Chapter III. The People
183Jehoiachin and Zedekiah
82Chapter IV. The Capital
184Book I: Clio (pt. 1)
83Chapter V. Arts and Sciences
185Book I: Clio (pt. 2)
84Chapter VI. Manners and Customs
186Book I: Clio (pt. 3)
85Chapter VII. Religion
187Book II: Euterpé (pt. 1)
86Chapter VIII. History and Chronology
188Book II: Euterpé (pt. 2)
87Appendix.
189Book III: Thalia (pt. 1)
88Persia
190Book III: Thalia (pt. 2)
89Chapter I. Extent of the Empire
191Book IV: Melpomene (pt. 1)
90Chapter II. Climate and Productions
192Book IV: Melpomene (pt. 2)
91Chapter III. Character, Manners and Customs, Dress, Etc., of the People
193Book V: Terpsichore
92Chapter IV. Language and Writing
194Book VI: Erato
93Chapter V. Architecture and Other Arts
195Book VII: Polymnia (pt. 1)
94Chapter VI. Religion
196Book VII: Polymnia (pt. 2)
95Chapter VII. Chronology and History (pt. 1)
197Book VIII: Urania (pt. 1)
96Chapter VII. Chronology and History (pt. 2)
198Book VIII: Urania (pt. 2)
97Chapter VII. Chronology and History (pt. 3)
199Book IX: Calliope (pt. 1)
98Chapter I.
200Book IX: Calliope (pt. 2)
99Chapter II.
201Analysis
100Chapter III.
202Reflection
101Chapter IV.
203Memorable Quotes
102Chapter V.
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