The Roman Empire and the Silk Routes: The Ancient World Economy and the Empires of Parthia, Central Asia and Han China

by Raoul McLaughlin

Book Overview

This book demonstrates the importance of Far Eastern trade to the Roman economy and Rome's place in the ancient world economy all along the Silk Road Routes.

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)...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 152677108X
• ISBN13: 9781526771087
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Pen and Sword History
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"