Sasanian Persia : The Rise and Fall of an Empire

Name: Sasanian Persia : The Rise and Fall of an Empire
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Sasanian PersiaThe Rise and Fall of an Empire\nAuthor(s): Touraj Daryaee\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom\nImprint: I.B. Tauris\nISBN-13: 9780755618415, 978-0755618415\nSynopsis\nOf profound importance in late antiquity, the Sasanian Empire is virtually unknown today, except as a counterpoint to the Roman Empire. In this highly readable history, Touraj Daryaee fills a significant gap in our knowledge of world history. He examines the Sasanians' complex and colourful narrative and demonstrates their unique significance, not only for development of Iranian civilization but also for Roman and Islamic history. \n\nThe Sasanians were the last of the ancient Persian dynasties and are best known as the pre-eminent practitioners of the Zoroastrian religion. Founded by Ardashir l in 224 CE, the Sasanian Empire was the dominant force in the Middle East for several centuries until its last king, Yazdgerd lll, was defeated by the Muslim Arabs in the seven.