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The Parthians: Archers of the Iranian Empire

by Elliot Rowan
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9798198428089
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
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  • Pages: 150
  • Original Price: GBP 10.42
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 182 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Ancient / General

In The Parthians: Archers of the Iranian Empire, Elliot Rowan brings into focus one of antiquity's most formidable yet often overlooked powers. From the steppe frontiers of Central Asia to the plains of Mesopotamia, the Parthians built an empire that stood for centuries between East and West. Masters of mounted warfare, they resisted Rome, controlled vital trade routes, and developed a political system that balanced royal authority with powerful noble families.

Drawing on archaeological discoveries from sites such as Nisa, Hecatompylos, and Ctesiphon, Rowan reconstructs a civilization revealed through coinage, reliefs, and the remains of cities. Distinctive artistic styles, elaborate dress, and administrative centers reflect a culture shaped by both tradition and adaptation. Trade networks tied the empire into the wider world, linking China, India, and the Mediterranean.

Rowan traces their rise from nomadic origins to imperial power, their rivalry with Rome, and their enduring influence on warfare and governance. Though their story survives in fragments, the Parthians emerge as a central force in the ancient world, leaving a legacy that endured long after their empire fell.

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