01-27-2004, 02:30 AM
Shapur's three invasions definitely rank up there. The first one saw the first major defeat of the Romans at the hand of an eastern power since Carrhae, the second supposedly saw the destruction of a 70,000 strong Roman army at Barbalissos, and the third saw the capture of the emperor Valerian and his officers, as well as the bulk of his army. This period cannot be overestimated in importance. <p></p><i></i>
