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The Eagle and the Lion: Rome, Persia and an Unwinnable Conflict
[Paperback - 2024]
adrian goldsworthy
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Publisher: Apollo Uk | ISBN: 9781838931964 | Pages: 640
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'Epic history as it is meant to be written!' Simon Sebag Montefiore

'A sweeping and panoramic account of the first great superpower rivalry - a definitive account.' Tom Holland

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, 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, The Eagle and the Lion reshapes our understanding of one of the greatest rivalries of world history.

About the Author

Adrian Goldsworthy's doctoral thesis formed the basis for his first book, The Roman Army at War 100 BC-AD 200 (OUP, 1996), and his research has focused on aspects of warfare in the Graeco-Roman world. He is the bestselling author of many ancient world titles, including both military history and historical novels. He also consults on historical documentaries for the History Channel, National Geographic, and the BBC.

Adrian Goldsworthy studied at Oxford, where his doctoral thesis examined the Roman army. He went on to become an acclaimed historian of Ancient Rome. He is the author of numerous works of non-fiction, including Philip and Alexander: Kings and Conquerors, Caesar, The Fall of the West, Pax Romana and Hadrian's Wall.

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