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Sasanian Persia: The Rise and Fall of an Empire

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Of profound importance in late antiquity, the Sasanian Empire is almost completely unknown nowadays, excluding as a counterpoint to the Roman Empire. What are the reasons for this lack of expertise and why does the Sasanian Empire matter? On this brilliant and highly readable new history Touraj Daryaee fills an enormous gap in our knowledge of world history. He examines the Sasanians’ complex and colorful narrative and demonstrates their unique significance, not only for the development of Iranian civilization but in addition for Roman and Islamic history.

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.

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