The Roman Eastern Frontier And The Persian Wars... Direct

A decisive Roman victory under Galerius, leading to a favorable 40-year peace treaty.

The final major clash; Emperor Heraclius decisively defeated the Sasanians, ending the 700-year struggle. Strategy and Geography The Roman Eastern Frontier and the Persian Wars...

Part two of the documentary series by Geoffrey Greatrex and Samuel Lieu , covering the final centuries of the conflict. A decisive Roman victory under Galerius, leading to

The rise of the Sasanians marked a more aggressive and ideological phase, with the frontier seeing almost constant conflict in Late Antiquity. Significant Battles Result & Impact Battle of Carrhae A decisive Roman victory under Galerius

The conflict is typically divided into two major eras based on the ruling dynasty in Persia:

A video overview of the geopolitical factors behind the rivalry.