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“Not just worthwhile for its analysis of the battle, but also for its coverage on Marcus Licinius Crassus’ long career and the rise of the Parthian Empire.�

In 53 BC, Roman and Parthian forces collided in a confrontation that would reshape the geopolitical map and establish a frontier between East and West that woul

"First published in Great Britain in 2008 and reprinted ... in 2015"--Title page verso.

Explores the critical battle of Carrhae, a fascinating tale of treachery, tactics, and topography in which Rome experienced one of its most humiliating defeats.

The Crassus strategy, of course, should have been to avoid direct confrontation in the campaign. However, in the impossibility of reversing that decision, the c