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Routledge Studies in Ancient Persian History - Iran Edition

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Gain a deeper understanding of the ancient world with this scholarly volume from the Routledge Library Editions: Iran series. This book establishes a foundational and corrected view of ancient Persian history, addressing the biases often found in traditional historical accounts. The author provides a thorough survey of both ancient and modern historians, including figures like Gibbon, Malcolm, and Rawlinson. By critiquing previous works, the text identifies common errors such as an over-reliance on Greek and Latin sources or a lack of familiarity with Eastern literature. This work helps readers see past partiality to find a more balanced perspective. Beyond just a critique of past scholars, the book explores the actual lived experience of the Persian people. It examines a wide range of topics including social, literary, legal, religious, economic, and political structures. This makes it an essential resource for students and researchers interested in the true history of the region and the complex societies that shaped it.

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Provides a corrected view of ancient Persian history to address historical biases found in previous scholarly works.

Critiques the work of notable historians like Gibbon, Malcolm, and Rawlinson to offer a more balanced perspective.

Analyzes the influence of Greek and Latin writers versus the importance of Eastern literature in historical study.

Covers essential aspects of Persian life including social, legal, religious, and economic systems.

Examines political and literary developments to give a complete picture of ancient Persian civilization.

Includes discussions on both Arab and Persian historians to broaden the academic scope of the text.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415608430
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Ancient History & Civilisation
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 25 February 2011
Listed Since: 02 August 2010

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