Armies of the Scythians and Sarmatians 700 BC to AD 450 : Weapons, Equipment and Tactics.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Esposito, Gabriele.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Scythians.

Sarmatians.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (100 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2024.

Summary:

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the military history, organization, and equipment of the Scythians and Sarmatians from 700 BC to AD 450. It explores their origins in Central Asia, their migration to the steppes of southern Russia and Ukraine, and their lifestyle as nomadic horsemen. The author, Gabriele Esposito, highlights their military prowess, particularly their use of cavalry and composite bows, and their significant encounters with major ancient armies including the Assyrians, Persians, Greeks, and Romans. The book also delves into their societal structure, emphasizing the egalitarian nature of their warrior culture and the notable rights enjoyed by their women. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter 1 The Early History of the Scythians

Chapter 2 The Golden Age of the Scythians

Chapter 3 The Scythians and the Greco-Persian Wars

Chapter 4 The Decline of the Scythians

Chapter 5 Military Organization and Equipment of the Scythians

Chapter 6 The Early History of the Sarmatians

Chapter 7 The Sarmatians and the Dacian Wars

Chapter 8 The Decline of the Sarmatians

Chapter 9 Military Organization and Equipment of the Sarmatians

Bibliography

The Re-enactors who Contributed to this Book

Index

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ISBN:

9781399047395

1399047396

9781399047371

139904737X

OCLC:

1430657818