World Order in Late Antiquity - The ''Two Eyes'' Rivalry of Byzantium and Sasanian Persia

In World Order in Late Antiquity Blachford examines the diverse suzerain order of late antiquity as 'barbarous' nomadic tribes challenged the hierarchical ambitions of two rival empires who both claimed a unique role in the maintenance of world order.

About the author

Dr Kevin Blachford is a lecturer of defence studies for King's College London. His background is in International Relations (IR) theory and historical IR with a particular interest in diplomacy and international order. He has worked in professional military education for a number of years and has previously taught at the Baltic Defence College, the Estonian School of Diplomacy, and the University of Bristol.

Summary

In World Order in Late Antiquity Blachford examines the diverse suzerain order of late antiquity as 'barbarous' nomadic tribes challenged the hierarchical ambitions of two rival empires who both claimed a unique role in the maintenance of world order.

Product details

• Authors: Dr Kevin (Lecturer of Defence Studies Blachford, Kevin Blachford
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.12.2024
• EAN: 9780198882138
• ISBN: 978-0-19-888213-8
• No. of pages: 224
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; HISTORY / Middle East / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, International Relations, Political science & theory, Middle Eastern history, Political science and theory