In 530, forces of the Eastern Roman Empire and the Sassanian Persian Empire met near the fortress city of Dara in a battle that became one of the most important engagements of the early Byzantine Persian wars.
530: The Battle of Dara presents a clear and accessible account of this confrontation, explaining how the campaign developed, why the two empires came to fight, and how the outcome influenced the balance of power in the eastern Mediterranean and the Near East.
The book places the battle within its political and military setting, outlining the long rivalry between Rome and Persia and the challenges faced by late Roman armies defending their eastern frontier. It also considers the consequences of the battle and why Dara became a reference point in the history of warfare between the two great powers of Late Antiquity.
Written for general readers, this concise guide is suitable for those interested in:
the Eastern Roman or Byzantine Empire the Sassanian Persian Empire late Roman and early medieval history major battles of Late AntiquityBalanced and straightforward in approach, this book offers an introduction to a lesser known but highly significant battle and its place in the long struggle between Rome and Persia.
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