Of profound importance in late antiquity; the Sasanian Empire is almost completely unknown today; except as a counterpoint to the Roman Empire. What are the reasons for this ignorance and why does the Sasanian Empire matter? In this brilliant and highly readable new history Touraj Daryaee fills a huge 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 also for Roman and Islamic history.The Sasanians were the last of the ancient Persian dynasties and are best known as the preeminent practitioners of the Zoroastrian religion. In 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 understanding of modern Iran.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Tudor plots and tragedyBy Stephanie L. BeverageThis was a thorough review of what is known about Jane Grey; the tragic 9 days Queen.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great Biography on the Nine Days' QueenBy Toms_GirlA great book on the Nine Days' Queen. Fast shipping. A+7 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Well researched and a very good book!By Book;Books and More Books“Good people; I am come hither to die; and by a law I am condemned to the same.†These were the heartbreaking words of a seventeen-year-old girl; Lady Jane Grey; as she stood on the scaffold awaiting death on a cold February morning in 1554. Minutes later her head was struck from her body with a single stroke of a heavy axe. Her death for high treason sent shockwaves through the Tudor world; and served as a gruesome reminder to all who aspired to a crown that the axe could fall at any time.The world of the Tudors is complicated to say the least. And yet Tallis breaks it down to an easily read and very well documented and researched read.Lady Jane; known as the 9 day Queen; was by all accounts an intelligent and strong willed girl. Educated and piously Protestant; she seems to have been a pawn in the way that so many women of that age were.We follow her from early childhood to her death at the Tower. I was surprised at the amount of information on her. Tallis gives us a brilliant look at this time in history and brings Lady Jane to life for us.There was also a lot of information on Princess Mary and her vast following; not only of Catholics but Protestants as well.Thank you to Netgalley for this book!
