A Short History of Parthia

by George Rawlinson

A clear and lucid history of the Parthian Empire, from the ancient days of beginning to the final destruction in the 3rd century AD. Rawlinson's rich narrative captures the evolution from tribes to imperial power to downfall, in vivid detail.

Illustrated throughout to enhance the reading experience, this eBook has been formatted for Kindle devices and the Kindle for iOS apps.

342 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 2, 2013

About the author

Canon George Rawlinson (23 November 1812 – 7 October 1902) was a 19th century English scholar, historian, and Christian theologian. He was born at Chadlington, Oxfordshire, and was the younger brother of Sir Henry Rawlinson.