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This book recounts the history and legends of ancient Persia from the reign of Khosrou Parviz, the last great king of the Sassanid dynasty, to the Arab conquest that toppled the Persian empire. The narrative, drawn from the epic Shahnameh by Ferdowsi, the national epic of Iran, places special focus on the reign of Khosrou Parviz, whose rule was marked by military triumph and excess alike. The author explores the complex relationship between ambition and justice, tracing the moral consequences of Khosrou's actions. Rooted in historical events, the story is imbued with mythical elements and paints a vivid picture of an ancient civilization. This book grants readers insight into the history, culture, and legends that shaped one of the world's great civilizations and will appeal to those interested in ancient history, epic poetry, and the human condition.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the history and legends of ancient Persia from the reign of Khosrou Parviz, the last great king of the Sassanid dynasty, to the Arab conquest that toppled the Persian empire. The narrative, drawn from the epic Shahnameh by Ferdowsi, the national epic of Iran, places special focus on the reign of Khosrou Parviz, whose rule was marked by military triumph and excess alike. The author explores the complex relationship between ambition and justice, tracing the moral consequences of Khosrou's actions. Rooted in historical events, the story is imbued with mythical elements and paints a vivid picture of an ancient civilization. This book grants readers insight into the history, culture, and legends that shaped one of the world's great civilizations and will appeal to those interested in ancient history, epic poetry, and the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282631208_0
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