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  • The Roman Empire and the Silk Routes

    The Ancient World Economy & the Empires of Parthia, Central Asia & Han China

    A fascinating history of the intricate web of trade routes connecting ancient Rome to Eastern civilizations, including its powerful rival, the Han Empire.The Roman Empire and the Silk Routes investigates the trade routes between Rome and the powerful empires of inner Asia, including the Parthian Empire of ancient Persia, and the Kushan Empire which seized power in Bactria (Afghanistan), laying ... Leer más

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  • The Ancient Germans and Rome, 120 BC to AD 68

    Records of Contact and Conflict

    Contains new translations of Roman sources detailing conflicts and interactions between Rome and the Germanic tribes up to AD 68.The Germanic tribes occupied lands extending from the river Rhine east to the Vistula, and from the Danube north to Scandinavia. Their homelands formed the northern frontiers of the Roman Empire, but despite large-scale military and political efforts, the Romans never ... Leer más

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  • The Ancient Germans and Rome, AD 68 to 500

    Records of Contact and Conflict

    This collection presents firsthand Greek and Latin sources on Germanic resistance and Rome’s eventual collapse.The Germanic nations of northern Europe resisted the Romans, forcing them to confine their empire within the heavily militarized Rhine and Danube frontiers. Despite fierce wars and repeated invasions, German tribes retained their independence until, in Late Antiquity, they surged forth to ... Leer más

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  • The Roman Empire and the Indian Ocean

    The Ancient World Economy & the Kingdoms of Africa, Arabia & India

    This study of ancient Roman shipping and trade across continents reveals the Roman Empire's far-reaching impact in the ancient world.In ancient times, large fleets of Roman merchant ships set sail from Egypt on voyages across the Indian Ocean. They sailed from Roman ports on the Red Sea to distant kingdoms on the east coast of Africa and southern Arabia. Many continued their voyages across the ... Leer más

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  • Ancient British and Irish Celts in Greek and Roman Sources (500 BC–AD 60)

    Explores Celtic culture, trade, warfare, and Roman conquest through updated classical sources.Ancient Ireland and Britain were large Celtic territories on the northwest edge of Europe. They were subject to myth and speculation by the early Greeks and Romans, but they later became the focus for trade, exploration and partial conquest. Dr Raoul McLaughlin presents the ancient sources for the ... Leer más

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  • Germania: The Ancient Germans in Greek and Roman Sources

    Geography, Society, Warfare, Religion, and Customs

    Presents the ancient sources on the Germanic peoples who resisted Roman conquest and reshaped Europe.The ancient Germans occupied lands extending from the river Rhine east to the Vistula and from the Danube north to Scandinavia. Their homelands formed the northern frontiers of the Roman Empire, but despite large-scale military and political efforts, the Romans never conquered or fully subjugated ... Leer más

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  • Rome and China

    Points of Contact

    Rome and China provides an updated history and analysis of contacts and mutual influence between two of ancient Eurasia’s most prominent imperial powers, Rome and China.It highlights the extraordinary interconnectivity of ancient Eurasia which allowed for actual contacts between Rome and China (however fleeting) and examines in detail the influences from both ends of Eurasia which had cultural and ... Leer más

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    The Roman Empire and the Silk Routes

    The Ancient World Economy and the Empires of Parthia, Central Asia and Han China

    Narrado por James Cameron Stewart ...

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    The Roman Empire and the Silk Routes investigates the trade routes between Rome and the powerful empires of inner Asia, including the Parthian regime which ruled ancient Persia (Iran). It explores Roman dealings with the Kushan Empire which seized power in Bactria (Afghanistan) and laid claim to the Indus Kingdoms. Further chapters examine the development of Palmyra as a leading caravan city on ... Leer más

    $24.99 USD

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