The Roman Eastern Frontier and the Persian Wars AD 363-628Late Antiquity was an eventful period on the eastern frontier of the Roman empire. From the failure of the Emperor Julian's invasion of Persia in 363 AD to the overwhelming victory of the Emperor Heraclius in 628, the Romans and Persians were engaged in almost constant conflict. |
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The Roman Eastern Frontier and the Persian Wars AD 363-628 Geoffrey Greatrex,Samuel N. C. Lieu Limited preview - 2005 |
The Roman Eastern Frontier and the Persian Wars AD 363-628, Part 2 Geoffrey Greatrex,Samuel N. C. Lieu No preview available - 2007 |
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