
Rome and Persia
The Seven Hundred Year Rivalry
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Mark Elstob
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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He does it again
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Author keeps a consistent theme of emphasizing the relationship bwtween the two great empires as "limited objectives and limited war". Author admits there are nearly zero sources for Parthian/Sassanid side and just a few from Roman side, but the book is still very informative to complement the reader's other history knowledge.
For the audio book, the first chapter of chronology lists of kings and emperors needs a pdf page supplement. This would be much better received than listening to an impossibly long list and would provide a visual spelling of names that are spoken throughout the rest of the book.
Great Book for History Buffs
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Another excellent work by Goldsworthy
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Great overview of vast and important period of history
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History repeats itself
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Excellent Narrative, Excellent Reader
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“Soldier of Rome” for collegians.
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Solid listen
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Excellent history of two great empires in conflict
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MAPS NEEDED
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