Sasanian Persia

The Rise and Fall of an Empire

Touraj Daryaee (University of California, Irvine, USA)

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English

I.B. Tauris
21 September 2023

Middle Eastern history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Zoroastrianism

Of 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.

The 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 seventh century. In this concise yet comprehensive 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. This new edition includes updated economic and political histories as well as several inscriptions that have been found in recent years.

By: Touraj Daryaee (University of California Irvine USA)
Imprint: I.B. Tauris
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9780755618408
ISBN 10: 0755618408
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 21 September 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgements List of Plates Map of the Sasanian Empire Sasanian Family Tree Prolegomena 1. The Political History of Iran and an-Iran 2. The Society of Iranshahr 3. Religions of the Empire: Zoroastrians, Manichaeans, Jews and Christians 4. Languages and Textual Remains of the Citizens 5. The Economy and Administration of Iranshahr Notes Bibliography Index

Touraj Daryaee is Maseeh Chair in Persian Studies & Culture and the Director of the Dr. Samuel M. Jordan Center for Persian Studies at the University of California, Irvine. He works on the history of ancient and early medieval Iran and is the editor of the International Journal of Ancient Iranian Studies.

Reviews for Sasanian Persia: The Rise and Fall of an Empire

This is a highly engaging contribution that attempts and succeeds to provide a comprehensive overarching perspective of the Sasanian empire … This is an excellent introduction to the Persian world and its direct impact and influence on the socio-political, economic and religious world of the 21st century. * The Muslim World Book Review *