Drawing on ancient historical writings, the array of information gleaned over years from the study of Hellenistic coins, and startling archaeological evidence newly unearthed in Afghanistan, this book sets out to rediscover the ancient civilization of Bactria. It provides a chronicle of the search for one of the world's enigmatic empires.
"Delightful and learned, and written in a crisp and vigorous style, this book will be read with great interest and profit by both scholars and general readers."
-Stanley Burstein, author of The Reign of Cleopatra
"All in all, this is an excellent piece of work. It is readable, informative, and offers a thorough ... introduction to the history of the study of the Hellenistic Bactria."
