All these negotiations between Iran & US reminded me of Menander Protector’s description of the treaty of 562. I just love Menander & will use any chance to talk about his fragmented history (I dream of finding a full MS in an Istanbul library eventually!) So, a blog!
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A note on the rhetoric of peace negotiations, with reference to the 562 Sasanian-Byzantine peace negotiations In a world that continues to fight, usually without much reason, and keeps on invoking …
