Esposito Gabriele
Esposito Gabriele - Armies Of The Scythians And Sarmatians 700 Bc To Ad 450 Weapons Equipment And Tactics - Hardcover
Esposito Gabriele - Armies Of The Scythians And Sarmatians 700 Bc To Ad 450 Weapons Equipment And Tactics - Hardcover
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Description: The Scythians were a horse nomads from the central Eurasian steppes who migrated south and west into the region around the Black Sea from the seventh century BC which they dominated until replaced and absorbed by the very similar Sarmatians from the third century BC. A harsh life spent riding herding and hunting on the steppes made them into tough warriors and highly skilled horsemen and archers. Their armies were highly mobile mostly comprising swift mounted archers capable of elusive hit - and - run attacks but with the wealthier warriors constituting a core of heavier cavalry armoured and equipped for close combat. Over hundreds of years the Scythians fought and often defeated such notable opponents as the Assyrians Medes Persians Greeks and Macedonians. Their Sarmatian successors continued the tradition being among the Romans most dangerous opponents for several centuries. Gabriele Esposito discusses these remarkable warriors of the steppes analysing what made them such formidable opponents to their neighbours over the centuries. He describes in detail their weapons armour equipment and tactics as they evolved over the centuries. The fascinating text is supported by dozens of beautiful colour photographs of replica costume arms and equipment in use.
Title: Armies Of The Scythians And Sarmatians 700 Bc To Ad 450 Weapons Equipment And Tactics
Author(s): Esposito Gabriele
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Barcode: 9781399047357
Pages: 160 Pages, 80 Illustrations, Unspecified
Publication Date: 10/24/2024
Series: Armies of the Past
Category: Military History
Description: The Scythians were a horse nomads from the central Eurasian steppes who migrated south and west into the region around the Black Sea from the seventh century BC which they dominated until replaced and absorbed by the very similar Sarmatians from the third century BC. A harsh life spent riding herding and hunting on the steppes made them into tough warriors and highly skilled horsemen and archers. Their armies were highly mobile mostly comprising swift mounted archers capable of elusive hit - and - run attacks but with the wealthier warriors constituting a core of heavier cavalry armoured and equipped for close combat. Over hundreds of years the Scythians fought and often defeated such notable opponents as the Assyrians Medes Persians Greeks and Macedonians. Their Sarmatian successors continued the tradition being among the Romans most dangerous opponents for several centuries. Gabriele Esposito discusses these remarkable warriors of the steppes analysing what made them such formidable opponents to their neighbours over the centuries. He describes in detail their weapons armour equipment and tactics as they evolved over the centuries. The fascinating text is supported by dozens of beautiful colour photographs of replica costume arms and equipment in use.
Title: Armies Of The Scythians And Sarmatians 700 Bc To Ad 450 Weapons Equipment And Tactics
Author(s): Esposito Gabriele
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Barcode: 9781399047357
Pages: 160 Pages, 80 Illustrations, Unspecified
Publication Date: 10/24/2024
Series: Armies of the Past
Category: Military History
