CARRHAE - 53 BC

One of the greatest defeats in Roman history. A campaign across the deserts of Mesopotamia that ended beneath a storm of Parthian arrows.

In 53 BC, Marcus Licinius Crassus led one of the most powerful armies of the Roman Republic into Mesopotamia, hoping to conquer Parthia and rival the military glory of Caesar and Pompey.

The campaign would end in disaster.

The Battle of Carrhae became one of the most famous defeats in Roman military history. Opposing the legions was Surena, a brilliant Parthian commander who combined the mobility of horse archers with the devastating shock power of cataphracts.

This book provides an illustrated reconstruction of the campaign, from the preparations for the invasion to the final defeat of Crassus.

Inside you will find:

• Campaign maps.
• Original illustrations.
• Reconstructions of soldiers, weapons and equipment.
• A complete account of the campaign.
• Historical background and battle analysis.

An illustrated work for readers interested in Ancient Rome, military history, and the ancient world.