Sasanian Persia: The Rise and Fall of an Empire (International Library of Iranian Studies): v. 8 - Hardcover

Touraj Daryaee

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1850438986 ISBN 13: 9781850438984

Publisher: I B Tauris & Co Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

The Sasanians were the last of the ancient Persian dynasties, and the preeminent practitioners of the Zoroastrian religion. From its foundation by Ardashir I in 224 CE the Sasanian Empire was the dominant force in the region for several centuries until its last king, Yasdegerd III, was defeated by the Muslim Arabs in the 7th century. In this clear and comprehensive new book, Touraj Daryaee provides an unrivalled account of Sasanian Persia. Using new sources, he paints a vivid portrait of the empire's often neglected social history and examines the development of its political and administrative institutions. The author also explores, for the first time in an integrated book on the Sasanians, their descendants' attempts for more than a century after their defeat to establish a second state. "Sasanian Persia" is a unique examination of a period of history that still has great significance for a full understanding of modern Iran.

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Review:

'Touraj Daryaee's Sasanian Persia is far more detailed than all previous work on the subject, with a multitude of new materials and sources. It is a masterpiece of research and will be the last word on Sasanian Iran in all of its aspects - from political history to religion, society and commerce.' --Richard N. Frye, Emeritus Professor of Iranian Studies, Harvard University

About the Author:

Touraj Daryaee is Associate Professor of Ancient History at California State University, Fullerton.

About this edition

• Publisher: I B Tauris & Co Ltd
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1850438986
• ISBN 13: 9781850438984
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256