Book D7: The Early Sasanians

D7.1 · Ardeshir Babakan Assumes the ThroneArdeshir Takes the Ivory ThroneD7.2 · Ardeshir and the Daughter of ArdavanThe Poisoned Cup and the HensD7.2 · Ardeshir and the Daughter of ArdavanThe Minister's Sealed CasketD7.3 · The Daughter of Ardavan Bears a SonShapur Seizes the Ball Before the ShahD7.3 · The Daughter of Ardavan Bears a SonGold and Jewels Poured on the HeirD7.4 · Ardeshir Writes to Kayd of HindKayd Reads the Shah's StarsD7.5 · Shapur and the Daughter of MehrakShapur Hauls the Maiden's BucketD7.6 · The Daughter of Mehrak Bears a SonHormizd Names His LineD7.7 · Ardeshir’s Wise Administration of the RealmYouths Mustered for the King's ArmyD7.7 · Ardeshir’s Wise Administration of the RealmThe Herald on the ElephantD7.10 · Ardeshir’s Last Message to ShapurArdeshir's Last Charge to ShapurD7.12.2 · Shapur Fights Rum and Caesar Makes PeaceShapur Breaks the Romans at PalavinaD7.12.2 · Shapur Fights Rum and Caesar Makes PeaceShapur Sets Baranush to Bridge ShushtarD7.13.2 · Hormizd Bequeaths the Throne to Bahram and DiesHormizd Counsels Bahram from the CarpetD7.17 · The Reign of Narsi, Son of BahramNarsi Draws the Mantle Over His HeadD7.18 · The Reign of Hormizd, Son of NarsiThe Crown Hung Above the Unborn King

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