Sasanian Persia : between Rome and the steppes of Eurasia

The Resource Sasanian Persia : between Rome and the steppes of Eurasia
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Sasanian Persia : between Rome and the steppes of Eurasia
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between Rome and the steppes of Eurasia
Statement of responsibility
edited by Eberhard W. Sauer
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eng
Summary
The Sasanian Empire (3rd -7th centuries) was one of the largest empires of antiquity, stretching from Mesopotamia to modern Pakistan and from Central Asia to the Arabian Peninsula. This mega-empire withstood powerful opponents in the steppe and expanded further in Late Antiquity, whilst the Roman world shrunk in size. Recent research has revealed the reasons for this success, notably population growth in some key territories, economic prosperity and urban development, made possible through investment in agriculture and military infrastructure on a scale unparalleled in the late antique world. Our volume explores the empire's relations with its neighbours and key phenomena which contributed to its wealth and power, from the empire's armed forces to agriculture, trade and treatment of minorities. The latest discoveries, notably major urban foundations, fortifications and irrigations systems, feature prominently. An empire whose might and culture rivalled Rome and foreshadowed the caliphate will be of interest to scholars of the Roman and Islamic world
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N$T
Dewey number
935
Illustrations
  • illustrations
  • maps
Index
index present
LC call number
DS286
LC item number
.S27 2017eb
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
  • dictionaries
  • bibliography
Series statement
Edinburgh studies in ancient Persia
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