From Oxus to Euphrates: The World of Late Antique Iran

"From Oxus to Euphrates: The World of Late Antique Iran" by Touraj Daryaee and Khodadad Rezakhani. The book aims to introduce the world of Late Antique Iran, focusing on the Sasanian Empire, and to challenge the Eurocentric approach to studying this period. The authors argue that the Sasanians were a significant force in the late antique world, shaping the region's political, economic, cultural and religious landscape. The excerpts offer a glimpse into the Sasanian history, ideology, religion, economy, literature, and language and highlight the importance of including the Sasanians in the broader narrative of Late Antiquity. They also critique the portrayal of the Sasanians in Orientalist and Marxist historiography and propose a more inclusive and nuanced approach to studying this period. Buy: https://amzn.to/3XWQ6nd