pp: 557. A history of the rivalry between The Roman and The Persian empires. The implications of this conflict extended throughout all the known world at the time. It influenced subsequent history, and indeed, may still be influencing how we live now. The appendices contain a bibliography, extensive chapter notes, and an index. A fine copy in dust jacket.

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Title

ROME AND PERSIA: THE SEVEN HUNDRED YEAR RIVALRY

Publisher

Basic Books, New York

Publication Date

2023

Language

English

ISBN 10

154161996X

ISBN 13

9781541619968

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

Reprint

Condition

New

Dust Jacket Condition

New

Weight

0.9 kilograms

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The extraordinary history of the epic rivalry between the ancient world’s two great superpowers.

“Magnificent.” —Spectator

The Roman Empire was like no other. Stretching from the north of Britain to the Sahara, and from the Atlantic coast to the Euphrates, it imposed peace and prosperity on an unprecedented scale. Its only true rival lay in the east, where the Parthian and then Persian empires ruled over great cities and the trade routes to mysterious lands beyond. This was the region Alexander the Great had swept through, creating a dream of glory and conquest that tantalized Greeks and Romans alike.

Tracing seven centuries of conflict between Rome and Persia, historian Adrian Goldsworthy shows how these two great powers evolved together. Despite their endless clashes, trade between the empires enriched them both, and a mutual respect prevented both Rome and Persia from permanently destroying the other.

Epic in scope, Rome and Persia completely reshapes our understanding of one of the greatest rivalries of world history.

About the Author

Adrian Goldsworthy received his DPhil in ancient history from Oxford and has taught at Cardiff University, King’s College, and the University of Notre Dame in London. He has appeared in documentaries for the BBC, National Geographic, and Discovery. The author of numerous books, including Caesar; Augustus; Philip and Alexander; and Pax Romana, he lives in South Wales, UK.

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