Caesar's intended expedition against Parthia is linked to avenging a fellow triumvir. Roman losses to Parthian opponents supply the context for treating this as a demanding campaign. A brief comparison with the Huns and Mongols suggests that logistics limited how far Parthian power could extend.
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Caesar's intended Parthian campaign and the limits of conquest
Caesar's intended Parthian expedition prompts a comparison between military success and the logistics needed for wider conquest.