The Age of the Parthians

Book Overview

The Parthians are a fascinating but little-known ancient civilization. In the mid-third century BCE a bold and ambitious leader called Arshak challenged Hellenic rule and led his armies to victory. The dynasty which he founded ruled over what became a mighty empire and restored the glory of Iran following the region's conquest by Alexander the Great. This imperial eastern superpower, which lasted for 400 years and stretched from the Hindu Kush to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350197777
• ISBN13: 9781350197770
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"