Sassanian Elite Cavalry AD 224-642 (Elite)
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Book Description
The Sassanians ruled the last great imperial Empire of Persia before the Arab conquests of the 7th century. Rome’s only equal in the classical world, the Sassanian Empire had an enormous impact on the development of architecture, mythology, arts, music, military tactics and technology. Within the Sassanian military, the cavalry was the most influential element, and Sassanian cavalry tactics were adopted by the Romans, Arabs, and Turks. Their cavalry systems of weaponry, battle tactics, Tamgas, Medallions, court customs, and costumes influenced Romano-Byzantine and medieval European culture, and this book allows the reader to see how a little-studied eastern power affected the development of cavalry traditions in the western world.
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An unrivalled illustrated reference source on fighting men and commanders, past and present. Each volume is packed with full colour artwork, making military history uniquely accessible to enthusiasts of all ages.
Sassanian Elite Cavalry AD 224-642 (Elite),Kaveh Farrokh,Angus Mcbride,Osprey Publishing,1841767131,Ancient - General,History,History - Military / War,Middle East - Iran,Military,Military - General,Military - Other,Science/Mathematics,Ancient Near East,BCE to c 500 CE,History / Military / General,Land forces & warfare,Persian Empire
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