Description

The 'Scythian period' in the history of Eastern Europe lasted little more than 400 years.

But the impression these horsemen made upon the history of their times was such that, a thousand years after they had ceased to exist as a sovereign people, their heartland and the territories which they dominated far beyond it continued to be known as 'greater Scythia'.

From the very beginnings of their emergence on the world scene the Scythians took part in the greatest campaigns of their times, defeating such mighty contemporaries as Assyria, Urartu, Babylonia, Media and Persia. This highly illustrated book details their costume, weapons and the way they waged war.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Defensive Armour
Offensive Weapons
The Scythian Army
The Persian Invasion
Scythian Warcraft
The Plates

Product details

Published 20 May 2012
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9781780968315
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 50 b/w; 8 col
Series Men-at-Arms
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

E.V. Cernenko

E. V. Cernenko was a Ukrainian professor and world…

Illustrator

Angus McBride

Angus McBride was one of the world's most respecte…

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