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The Sasanian era : the idea of Iran Volume III

by Vesta Curtis, Sarah Stewart

Examining the Sasanian Empire from 224 to 642 CE, this volume explores the culture, art, religion, and political history of ancient Iran. Essays analyse key topics including Zoroastrianism, coinage, and society prior to the empire's collapse.

Accession 2492 ISBN 9781845116903 Publisher I. B. Tauris
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