Reads like a detective story, thoroughly documented and filled with wonderful maps. A terrific source for those with an interest in linguistics and forensic archeology. Much on Zoraster and Zorasterianism. The Rahimesu Archive. Insights into the life of a Babylonian city in the early Parthian empire, a life that was Babylonian rather than Parthian.
Author concentrates on the business and administrative documents.
The author's collection of 52 silver and 83 copper Parthian and Bactrian coins, now in the Numismatic Collection of Athens, is described. The Belgian author is presented as a member of ANS fascinated by history who made several study travels in the regions involved and took several years to prepare his book.