The World between EmpiresA timely and definitive exploration of the art and culture of the ancient civilizations situated between Rome and the Middle East that presents a new way of understanding the regions influential heritage This publication examines the art and architecture of regions that served as major trade routes between the Roman and Parthian Empires from 100 B. C. to A. D. 250. The book examines the cultural histories of cities including Petra, Baalbek, Palmyra,