Roman Eastern Frontier and the Persian Wars AD 226-363

Samuel N. C. Lieu, Michael H. Dodgeon

• Introduction Part I: (c. AD 226±352) 1 The Rise of the Sassanians 2 The Persian expedition of Gordian III (the `first campaign' of Shapur I against the Roman Empire) 3 The Second and Third Campaigns of Shapur I against the Roman Empire 4 The Rise and Fall of Palmyra 5 From Probus to Diocletian 6 Rome and Shapur II: Shapur and Constantine 7 Rome and Shapur II: The early wars of Constantius II Part II: (AD 353±363) 8 Rome and Shapur II: The later wars of Constantius II 9 Rome and Shapur II: The Persian Expedition of Julian

'One cannont too highly commend the editors, in their coverage of the miscellaneous sources. ... the book is an essential aid for researchers in all the interlocking and productive fields which relate to Late Roman, Sasanian, and Manichean history ... All the passages are cited in clear English translations, where necessary revised for the occasion or specially prepared by the editors.' – A D H Bivar, SOAS