The Idea Of Iran, Volume Ii: The Age Of The Par... Apr 2026

The volume challenges the "dark age" narrative often applied to the Parthian period by Western historians who viewed it primarily through the lens of Roman conflict. Key areas of focus include: The Age of the Parthians (The Idea of Iran Book 2)

is a multidisciplinary scholarly work that re-evaluates the often-overlooked Parthian Empire ( The Idea of Iran, volume II: The Age of the Par...

. 247 BCE – 224 CE). Edited by and Sarah Stewart , this volume is part of a larger series emerging from seminars held by the London Middle East Institute and the British Museum . Core Themes and Content The volume challenges the "dark age" narrative often