Much of what Harrel examines in this book will remain relevant for years to come.

Ancient Warfare, June/July 2018 – reviewed by Greg Fisher

The Nisibis War Harris offers us some excellent strategic analysis, helping explain the many military problems confronting the late empire, and evaluating the abilities of the respective armies and leaders, particularly the over-rated Julian, altogether providing us with a good account of a very confusing conflict, in an area still in contention.

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Strategy Page, A. A. Nofi

This is a good account of a very confusing conflict, in an area still in contention.

New York Military Affairs

This is an interesting account of an important late Roman conflict, the last major clash between the Persians and the theoretically united Roman Empire, before the fall of the Western Empire. It demonstrates that even this close to the beginning of the end in the West, the Empire had a powerful army and under capable leaders was perfectly able to defend itself against attacks on multiple fronts.

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History of War

Harrel's book looks at a particular campaign which occurred towards the end of the Empire, as it was beginning to slide into decline. A fascianting account of a thirty-five year conflict that saw Julian killed. This is a scholarly work that adds much to the literature of the late Empire.

Books Monthly, May 2016 - Paul Norman