The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 2: Assyria / The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations.

A comprehensive survey of ancient Assyria opens with the country’s geography, climate, and natural boundaries before addressing its peoples, capitals, language, and writing. It surveys architecture, art, and material culture while describing social customs, religious practices, and aspects of daily life. Political chronology and historical development are reconstructed from inscriptions, archaeological evidence, and maps, and the narrative integrates antiquarian observations with topographical analysis. Numerous illustrations, plans, and plates are used to support descriptions of monuments, urban layouts, and artefacts.