In 54 BC Crassus launched Rome's first campaign against the Parthians only to face disastrous defeat at the battle of Carrhae. This humiliation required Roman vengeance. The campaigns that followed would become the opening salvos of the Roman-Parthian wars! Support future documentaries: Facebook: Twitter: Documentary Credits: Research: Invicta and Eric TenWolde Script: Invicta and Eric TenWold Artwork: Editing: Invicta Music: Total War Soundtrack Primary Sources “The Roman History” by Cassius Dio “Roman Lives: Pompey” by Plutarch “Roman Lives: Crassus” by Plutarch “Roman Lives: Mark Antony” by Plutarch “Roman Lives: Sulla“ by Plutarch “The Jewish Wars“ by Josephus “Stratagems“ by Frontinus Secondary Sources “Rome’s Wars in Parthia” by Rose Mary Sheldon “Elite
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