{"title":"Jake Nabel","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the works of \u003cem\u003eJake Nabel\u003c\/em\u003e, an expert in ancient history whose writings provide a deep dive into the intricate relationships between the Roman Empire and its neighbours. With expertise in both historical and military contexts, Nabel's books bring a scholarly yet accessible exploration of ancient power dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Arsacids of Rome\u003c\/strong\u003e, presents a captivating narrative on the interactions and political engagements between the Roman Empire and the Arsacid dynasty. It's an enlightening journey into how these empires influenced each other's trajectories, combining rigorous research with compelling storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for history enthusiasts and those with a penchant for ancient military strategies, Jake Nabel's works offer a valuable perspective on the complexities of imperial relationships. Add his books to your collection to unravel the intricate ties that shaped the ancient world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-arsacids-of-rome-by-jake-nabel-9780520413061","title":"The Arsacids of Rome","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press's Open Access publishing program. Visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.luminosoa.org\"\u003ewww.luminosoa.org\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the beginning of the common era, the two major imperial powers of the ancient Mediterranean and Near East were Rome and Parthia. In this book, Jake Nabel analyses Roman-Parthian interstate politics by focusing on a group of princes from the Arsacid family—the ruling dynasty of Parthia—who were sent to live at the Roman court. Although Roman authors called these figures \"hostages\" and scholars have studied them as such, Nabel draws on Iranian and Armenian sources to argue that the Parthians would have seen them as the emperor's foster-children. These divergent perspectives allowed each empire to perceive itself as superior to the other, since the two sides interpreted the exchange of royal children through conflicting cultural frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoving beyond the paradigm of great powers in conflict, \u003cem\u003eThe Arsacids of Rome\u003c\/em\u003e advances a new vision of interstate relations with misunderstanding at its centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000762843372,"sku":"9780520413061","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7350943482373.jpg?v=1763302846"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jake-nabel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}