
Empire of the Black Sea
The Rise and Fall of the Mithridatic World
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Narrated by:
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Bob Souer
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By:
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Duane W. Roller
What is commonly called the kingdom of Pontos flourished for over 200 years in the coastal regions of the Black Sea. At its peak in the early first century BC, it included much of the southern, eastern, and northern littoral, becoming one of the most important Hellenistic dynasties not founded by a successor of Alexander the Great. It also posed one of the greatest challenges to Roman imperial expansion in the East. Not until 63 BC, after many violent clashes, was Rome able to subjugate the kingdom and its last charismatic ruler Mithridates VI.
This book provides the first general history of this important kingdom, from its mythic origins in Greek literature to its entanglements with the late Roman Republic. Duane Roller presents its rulers and their complex relationships with the powers of the eastern Mediterranean and Near East, most notably Rome. He includes detailed discussions of Pontos' cultural achievements - a blend of Greek and Persian influences - as well as its political and military successes, especially under Mithridates VI, who proved to be as formidable a foe to Rome as Hannibal. Previous histories of Pontos have focused almost exclusively on the career of its last ruler. Setting that famous reign in its wide historical context, Empire of the Black Sea is an engaging and definitive account of a powerful yet little-known ancient dynasty.
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detailed dive into an over looked kingdom
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Mithridates,
He died old
Arianes? The Poison King Bio and this essentially contain everything anyone anywhere knows about Pontus of yore. Top marks.
I’ll Tell You the Story
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That said, the information is presented in the same style as a 1990s history professor would teach a class. Names, dates, event, next item. It's not very interesting nor does it hold your attention for any length of time. A Dan Carlin Hardcore History mega episode this is not.
If you're just looking for information on Pontus, I give it a recommendation for sure. If you're into books by Dan Jones or history podcasts etc, this book likely isn't for you.
More of an academic journal than a book.
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untold story well told and concise
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The last great king of the Greeks/persia
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Informative
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Cool bridge of history between Greece and Roman rule
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So I give this book a tepid endorsement, but a similar book on the opposite side of the Black Sea from the Kingdom of Pontus called "The Scythians" by Barry Cunliffe I'd highly recommend you try before this book.
Reluctant Recommendation
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Awesome
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Superficial
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