Osprey Publishing MAA 373 Men-at-Arms The Sarmatians 600 BC-AD 450
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The Sarmatians – one of the many nomadic groups to emerge from the great Eurasian Steppe – crossed the Don in about the 3rd century BC to displace their western neighbours, the Scythians, in the lands north of the Black Sea. Later they burst into Asia Minor and Rome’s Danube provinces, becoming famous for the prowess of their lance-armed cavalry – first as enemies, and later as allies of Rome. They influenced Rome’s adoption of heavy armoured cavalry, and in Roman service they were even posted to Britain. Drawing upon a wide reading of Classical authors and of Russian archaeological publications, this fascinating study is the first major English language attempt to reconstruct their armour, equipment and tactics.
Table of Contents
The Sarmatian peoples – Sauromatae, Iazyges, Roxolani, Aorsi, Siraces & Alani The Sarmatians in Roman service Offensive arms – lances, swords, archery gear Defensive arms – body armour, helmets, shields, lassoes Horses & horse equipment Standards – the ‘draco’ Military organisation Tactics Myth & legend
Product details
Published | 19 Aug 2002 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 48 |
ISBN | 9781841764856 |
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Illustrations | 43 b/w; 8 col |
Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
Series | Men-at-Arms |
Short code | MAA 373 |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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