Hello to everyone!
Despite my tremendous absence (caused by many life difficulties and a car accident + overtime @ work have kept me off of teh internetz for a good two months), I've been mapping out a TL of the survival of one of my favorite civs in history; Sassanid Persia.
I would very much like everyone's opionion on how to produce a non-ASB Empire which survives to the modern age with a respectable chunk of land.
I accept several givens as time goes on in the Empire:
-Limited Monarchy develops.
-Elected Legislature.
-Oligarchic Priesthood develops into a 'council of scholars' consisting of philosopical, scientific, and religious leaders (part of a greater trend of religious acceptance).
-Islam and Christianiy both emerge.
Other than that, I'm open. I will appreciate any help.
Thanks!