Tuesday, November 22, 2016

The Nisibis War - The Defence of the Roman East AD 337-363, John S. Harrel .

The Nisibis War - The Defence of the Roman East AD 337-363, John S. Harrel
 Looks at the lengthy conflict between the Romans and the Persian Emperor Shapur II, for possession of provinces lost to the Romans in 298. Covers the successful defensive strategy of Constantius II and the disastrous invasion of Persia led by the Emperor Julian, as well as the frequent civil wars that plagued the Roman Empire. A valuable look at one of the last major external wars fought before the fall of the Western Empire.
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