The Rise of Parthia in the East: From the Seleucid Empire to the Arrival of Rome

By Cam Rea

Book Overview

Before Parthia rose, the Seleucid Empire controlled Alexander the Great's eastern territories-but their vast lands were vulnerable. Eastern satraps grew restless as the Seleucid kings focused on wars in the west, creating openings for ambitious nomadic tribes. Among them, the Aparni, later known as the Parthians, seized their chance. They invaded, conquered, and colonized the weakest provinces, ultimately reclaiming much of the territory Alexander had once united. The Rise of Parthia in the East tells the story of how a small northern tribe transformed into a powerful empire, reshaping the Iranian Plateau and challenging one of the ancient world's largest empires.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G3PD189B
• ISBN13: 9798275799347
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"