Description
The Sasanians were the last of the ancient Persian dynasties and are best possible referred to as the preeminent practitioners of the Zoroastrian religion. On this concise yet comprehensive new book, Touraj Daryaee provides an unrivalled account of Sasanian Persia. Drawing on extensive new sources he paints a vivid portrait of Sasanian life and unravels the divergent strands that contributed to the making of this great Empire. Sasanian Persia is a unique examination of a period of history that still has great significance for a full working out of brand new Iran.