The Collected Works of George Rawlinson (Illustrated Edition) (eBook)

George Rawlinson (1812–1902) was a prolific English scholar, historian, and author of the nineteenth century, renowned for his contributions to the field of ancient history. Educated at Trinity College, Oxford, Rawlinson was a staunch academic who later became a professor of Ancient History at the University of Oxford. His erudition was not limited to a singular domain, as he extensively wrote about various ancient civilizations, contributing to the greater understanding of their cultures, politics, and societies. Rawlinson's literary style is characterized by meticulous research and a narrative that makes the ancient world accessible to both academic audiences and general readers. Among his numerous works, one of the most celebrated is 'The Seven Great Monarchies of the Ancient Eastern World,' which delves into the history of the Chaldean, Assyrian, Babylonian, Median, Lydian, Persian, and Parthian empires. His comprehensive 'The Collected Works of George Rawlinson' features these works with detailed illustrations, helping to visualize the ancient times he so vividly described. Rawlinson's translations of Herodotus and his contributions to the 'Ancient History of the East' are also pivotal in the field. His legacy remains through his extensive written corpus that continues to inform and educate about the richness and complexity of ancient civilizations.