Erich B Anderson

Broschiertes Buch

Cataphracts

Knights of the Ancient Eastern Empires

Beschreibung

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.

Autor

ERICH B ANDERSON is a freelance writer with a B.A. in history and anthropology from Northern Illinois University and a member of the Authors Guild. He has written numerous articles for History Today, Military History Monthly, Ancient Warfare, Medieval Warfare, Minerva, KMT, Strategy & Tactics, Military Heritage, All About History, History of War, Archaeological Diggings, History Magazine, Ancient Egypt, Renaissance and Katsujinken. He lives in Chicago, USA.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Juni 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 233mm x 157mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 364g
• ISBN-13: 9781036150297
• ISBN-10: 1036150291
• Artikelnr.: 71638644