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Cataphracts Knights of The Ancient Eastern Empires

Af: Erich B Anderson
Kategori: History & military
Kategori nr.: 9210
Varenr.: 3282324
| Stregkode: 9781036150297
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Cataphracts were the most heavily armoured form of cavalry in the ancient world, with riders and mounts both clad in heavy armour. Originating among the wealthiest nobles of various central Asian steppe tribes, such as the Massegatae and Scythians, they were adopted and adapted by several major empires. The Achaemenid Persians, Seleucids, Sassanians and eventually the Romans and their Byzantine successors. Usually armed with long lances, they harnessed the mobility and mass of the horse to the durability and solid fighting power of the spear-armed phalanx. Although very expensive to equip and maintain (not least due to the need for a supply of suitable horses), they were potential battle winners and remained in use for many centuries. Erich B anderson assesses the development, equipment, tactics and combat record of cataphracts (and the similar clibinarii), showing also how enemies sought to counter them. This is a valuable study of one of the most interesting weapon systems of the ancient world.

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  • EAN
    9781036150297
  • Vægt
    0 g
  • Disponent
    Direkte titel
  • Forfatter
    Erich B Anderson
  • Forlag
    Pen & Sword Books Ltd
  • ISBN
    9781036150297
  • Sprog
    Engelsk
  • Sideantal
    208
  • Udgivelsesdato
  • Format
    PAPERBACK
  • Themakode
    NHC, HBLA, NHW, JWCD, JWM, HBW, JWD, JWM, 3D
  • Kategori
    History & military
  • Kategori nr
    9210
  • Lev. varenr.
    1501