Empire of the Black Sea

This book provides the most comprehensive general history of the kingdom of Pontos, from its mythic origins in Greek literature (e. g. , Jason and the Golden Fleece) to its violent destruction by the late republic of Rome. It includes detailed discussions of Pontos' cultural achievements-a rich blend of Greek and Persian influences-as well as its political and military successes under Mithridates VI, who proved to be as formidable a foe to Rome as Hannibal.