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  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: I B Tauris & Co Ltd (23 Feb 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 184511406X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1845114060
  • Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 375,588 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The Parthians are a fascinating but little-known ancient civilization. In the mid-third century BCE a bold and ambitious leader called Arshak challenged Hellenic rule and led his armies to victory. The dynasty which he founded ruled over what became a mighty empire and restored the glory of Iran following the region's conquest by Alexander the Great. This imperial eastern superpower, which lasted for 400 years and stretched from the Hindu Kush to Mesopotamia, withstand the might of Rome for centuries. The Parthians were nomadic horse-warriors who left few written records, concentrating rather on a rich oral and storytelling tradition. What knowledge we have of this remarkable people derives primarily from their coinage, which mixed Hellenism with Persian influences. In this book, distinguished scholars examine - from a variety of perspectives - the origins of the Parthians, their history, religion and culture, as well as perceptions of their empire through the lens of both imperial Rome and China.


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Vesta Sarkhosh Curtis is Curator of Islamic and Iranian Coins at the British Museum. Sarah Stewart is Deputy Director of the London Middle East Institute at SOAS and teaches Zoroastrianism in the Department of Religions at SOAS.

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4.0 out of 5 stars interesting, 12 May 2009
This series of stylish books (Idea of Iran) consist of collections of papers on a particular period in Iran from 600 BC. until 1000 AD.
The present book is covering the era of the Parthians from 250 BC. until 224 AD.
Although some of the essays have a very 'scientific' style and are a bit strenuous to read for a layman like me (in particular the essay on the Videvdad by Skjaevoe), the book is covering a topic where it is hard to find anything to read at all. The paper by Wiesehöfer is very interesting, and the article by Wang Tao is giving new insights into the early Sino-Iranian relationship.
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