Leviathan vs. Behemoth: The Roman-Parthian Wars 66 BC-217 AD by Cam Rea
The Roman-Parthian Wars were cultural clashes between eastern and western titans. Parthia {Persia} was the antithesis of Rome, not only culturally, but also on the battlefield.
The relationship between both empires started peacefully. As time went on, tensions began to grow over the control of the Near East. While Parthia’s sphere of influence dominated the region, Rome’s political push at Parthia’s client states slowly caused a rift between the two powers that eventually led to war when Crassus invaded Parthia and was obliterated with his Roman forces at the Battle of Carrhae in 53 BCE. After Carrhae, their relations would never be the same, as both sides would continue a tug of war with the kingdoms between their borders, at times directly engaging each other.
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