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To investigate historical narratives surrounding the ancient Near East with a focus on key military and governance aspects.

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June 11, 2026

HOW TO WRITE NEW HISTORIES OF THE ANCIENT NEAR EAST - Nikolaus Leo Overtoom, The Parthians at War. Combat, Logistics, Reputation, and the First War with Rome. Pp. xxvi + 328, colour ills, colour maps. London and New York: Bloomsbury Academic, 2026. Cased, £95. ISBN: 978-1-6669-3614-8. - Gary Thomas Watson, The Role of the Army in the Government of the Roman Near East, 64 bc – ad 285. State Building and Provincial Development. (Impact of Empire 51.) Pp. xxx + 336, b/w & colour maps. Leiden and Boston: Brill, 2026. Cased, €146. ISBN: 978-90-04-74937-5.

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To investigate historical narratives surrounding the ancient Near East with a focus on key military and governance aspects.
Analysis of historical texts and archaeological findings related to the Parthians and Romans.
Examination of military strategies, logistics, and state formation practices during the given periods.
The Parthians utilized innovative combat and logistics strategies, influencing their reputation against Rome.
Roman military governance played a crucial role in state-building and provincial development from 64 BC to AD 285.

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