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First published in 1893 this sweeping historical account of ancient Parthiawhich encompassed most of modernday Iran as well as parts of Iraq andAfghanistan details the history ethnography government and culture of anempire that was ancient Romes most formidable obstacle to eastward expansion.Aided by a wealth of maps and illustrations Rawlinson documents the ebb andflow of empire providing vivid accounts of the Parthians battles with Romeand a window into a civilization that lasted five centuries. Appointed proctorof Canterbury in the late 19th century British scholar and historian GEORGERAWLINSON 18121902 wrote a variety of historical works including The FiveGreat Monarchies of the Ancient Eastern World Manual of Ancient History TheOrigin of Nations and History of Ancient Egypt. «
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