num_pages: 280
description: Reprint of the 1948 edition with new material. Lepper's work is the most thorough investigation into Trajan's campaigns in Mesopotamia. The book describes the causes of the war, the Roman route of march, supply &amp; the outcome. James G. DeVoto has added Arrian's Parthika which is here translated for the first time. The Parthika describes the terrain, social &amp; military customs of the Parthians as well as aspects of Trajan's war. Contents: 1. The general nature of the problem 2. Strategy &amp; topography. 3. The causes of the war.
language: English
title: Trajan's Parthian War/Arrian's Parthika
titlecomplete: Trajan's Parthian War/Arrian's Parthika
genres: History
ratings_count: 2
publisher: Ares Publishers (Chicago)