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The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 3: Media The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Pe

The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 3: Media The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Pe

Rawlinson, George

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Archaeology

ISBN10: 9309331194
ISBN13: 9789309331190
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Nov 8 2026
Pages: 114
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.27 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
How does a mountain kingdom become a power among the great monarchies of the ancient Eastern world? This historical study approaches ancient Media through the land itself, tracing the influence of rugged terrain, rivers, valleys and natural barriers on settlement, society and political development. Geography is not treated as background, but as a force that helps explain the character and course of Median civilisation. Material remains and cultural evidence deepen the account beyond dynasties and political change. Customs, social organisation and encounters with neighbouring civilisations are examined alongside the surviving antiquities of the region, creating an integrated portrait of a people whose history belongs to the wider story of ancient Persia and the Near East. The scholarly survey format allows physical landscape, cultural identity and historical development to illuminate one another without reducing the subject to a simple chronological narrative. Maps and illustrations accompany a detailed exploration of regional divisions, agricultural districts and urban life, while Ecbatana provides a central point of reference within the kingdom's historical geography. By bringing together ancient Near Eastern geography, Median history and the evidence of physical and cultural antiquities, the work preserves a richly documented view of a civilisation shaped by both its environment and its relations with surrounding powers. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

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