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Title: History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 9 (of 12)
Alternate Title: History of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 9 (of 12)
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Produced by David Widger
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Summary: "History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 9 (of 12)" by G. Maspero is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume delves into the complex interactions, conquests, and cultural exchanges between the Iranian empires and the ancient civilizations of the Near East, focusing on the Median Empire and its transition to Persian dominance under figures such as Cyrus and Cambyses. It likely covers the political and religious dynamics during the rise of Zoroastrianism and its profound impact on Iranian and surrounding cultures. The opening of this historical work introduces the concept of the Iranian conquest, discussing the relatively obscure nature of the Median Empire compared to its predecessors, such as the Chaldæan empire. The text highlights the limited primary sources available on the Medes, relying on later accounts to piece together their history, the origins of Zoroastrianism, and the life of its prophet, Zoroaster. It notes the social and religious structures of the ancient Iranian world and hints at the battles and political maneuvers surrounding the rise of Cyrus, setting the stage for a detailed historical exploration of these ancient civilizations and their interactions with neighboring cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 44.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Maspero, G. (Gaston), 1846-1916
Editor: Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry), 1845-1933
Translator: McClure, M. L., -1918
EBook No.: 17329
Published: Dec 16, 2005
Downloads: 270
Language: English
Subject: History, Ancient
Subject: Middle East -- History
Subject: Egypt -- History -- To 640 A.D.
Subject: Civilization, Ancient
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 9 (of 12)
Alternate Title: History of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 9 (of 12)
Credits:
Produced by David Widger
Character set: ISO-8859-1
Summary: "History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 9 (of 12)" by G. Maspero is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume delves into the complex interactions, conquests, and cultural exchanges between the Iranian empires and the ancient civilizations of the Near East, focusing on the Median Empire and its transition to Persian dominance under figures such as Cyrus and Cambyses. It likely covers the political and religious dynamics during the rise of Zoroastrianism and its profound impact on Iranian and surrounding cultures. The opening of this historical work introduces the concept of the Iranian conquest, discussing the relatively obscure nature of the Median Empire compared to its predecessors, such as the Chaldæan empire. The text highlights the limited primary sources available on the Medes, relying on later accounts to piece together their history, the origins of Zoroastrianism, and the life of its prophet, Zoroaster. It notes the social and religious structures of the ancient Iranian world and hints at the battles and political maneuvers surrounding the rise of Cyrus, setting the stage for a detailed historical exploration of these ancient civilizations and their interactions with neighboring cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 44.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Maspero, G. (Gaston), 1846-1916
Editor: Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry), 1845-1933
Translator: McClure, M. L., -1918
EBook No.: 17329
Published: Dec 16, 2005
Downloads: 270
Language: English
Subject: History, Ancient
Subject: Middle East -- History
Subject: Egypt -- History -- To 640 A.D.
Subject: Civilization, Ancient
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.