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Anderson, ErichCATAPHRACTS: Knights of the Ancient Eastern Empires Assesses the development, equipment, tactics and combat record of cataphracts (and the similar clibinarii), as well as showing how enemies sought to counter them. Cataphracts were the most heavily armored form of cavalry in the ancient world, with riders and mounts both clad in heavy armor. 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. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD NEW-dj ......$40.00 discount: :15% 0 ..see our ANCIENT
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Anderson, Erich CATAPHRACTS: Knights of the Ancient Eastern Empires Assesses cataphracts, heavily armored cavalry central to ancient warfare that combined mobility with powerful combat tactics across empires -- the development, equipment, tactics and combat record, showing also how enemies sought to counter them. Details how they originated and then were adopted and adapted by several major empires: the Achaemenid Persians, Seleucids, Sassanians, and eventually the Romans and their Byzantine successors. Analyzes their fighting styles and high weapon upkeep, despite being used for several centuries. Contains 16 illustrations.1 vol, 208 pgs 2025 UK, PEN & SWORD NEW-pb edition, available mid July 2025 ......$30.00 discount: :15% rct ..see our ANCIENT
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