Rome and Persia: The Seven Hundred Year Rivalry
| AUTHOR | Goldsworthy, Adrian |
| PUBLISHER | Basic Books (09/05/2023) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
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A "magnificent" (Spectator) history of the epic rivalry between the ancient world's two great superpowers 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.
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ISBN-13:
9781541619968
ISBN-10:
154161996X
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
592
Carton Quantity:
20
Product Dimensions:
6.10 x 1.78 x 9.49 inches
Weight:
1.99 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product,
Maps,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Social Science | General
Social Science | Ancient - Rome
Social Science | Middle East - Iran
Dewey Decimal:
303.482
Library of Congress Control Number:
2022050483
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A "magnificent" (Spectator) history of the epic rivalry between the ancient world's two great superpowers 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.
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