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Persia: Rise of the Sasanians

Dan Snow's History Hit

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The Rise of Arda Sheer: A Calculated Conquest

Explore the strategic ascent of Arda Sheer, from a local king's son to the conqueror of the Parthian empire. Delve into his calculated methods and the reasons behind his break from the powerful Parthian rule, shaped by Roman incursions and crucial aspects of kingship.

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