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Though the 'Scythian period' in the history of Eastern Europe lasted little more than 400 years, 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.
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The text which follows is a translation from the Russian original commissioned by Osprey from the distinguished Soviet archaeologist Dr. E. V. Cernenko, of the Archaeological Institute of the Academy of Sciences of the Ukrainian SSR. Read the first page
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The text which follows is a translation from the Russian original commissioned by Osprey from the distinguished Soviet archaeologist Dr. E. V. Cernenko, of the Archaeological Institute of the Academy of Sciences of the Ukrainian SSR. Read the first page
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I understand that Ospreys can generally skim the surface only. However, I was dissappointed that the book only covers the European Scythians and ignores the huge tribes in the East such as the Massagetae. So excellent for what it does cover but it it only a small unsatisfying peek
1 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A generous rating for what must be one of the best MAA book ever. The text is by two very competent historians and the illustrations by A. McBride are definitely his best. It helps also that the Scythians are dressed in magnificent finery.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Fantastic introductory book on the Scythians
23 May 2005
Format:Paperback
"The Scythians 700-300 BC" by Dr. E. V. Cernenko is a fantastic introductory book on the Scythians. The Scythians lived about the same time as the ancient Greeks, migrating out of the Iran area into Eastern Europe, leaving burial mounds as far apart as Mongolia and the Ukraine. Although there are many questions about these people that may never be answered, they have left a fair amount of surviving artifacts. Most impressive are the fine detailed gold objects.
Albeit there are many unanswered questions on the Scythains, this volume provides an outline of their history, weapons, clothing, and battles. The illustrations in this book are great, truly bringing them to life. Their scale-mail armors and splendid weapons are an impressive sight.
I found this to be among the fastest reading books in the Men-at-Arms series. It left me wondering and wanting to learn more about these ancient people and their history. I would highly recommend this volume to anyone interested in ancient armies.
Albeit there are many unanswered questions on the Scythains, this volume provides an outline of their history, weapons, clothing, and battles. The illustrations in this book are great, truly bringing them to life. Their scale-mail armors and splendid weapons are an impressive sight.
I found this to be among the fastest reading books in the Men-at-Arms series. It left me wondering and wanting to learn more about these ancient people and their history. I would highly recommend this volume to anyone interested in ancient armies.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
A Great Introduction to the War-Gear of the Scythians
8 July 1999
Format:Paperback
As with all the Osprey Men-at-Arms books, "The Scythians" focusses on the armor and weapons of these Steppe peoples. The information is accurate, being based on extensive archaeology.
Best of all are the color plates which reconstruct what these people looked like, dressed in their elaborate clothing, fine lamellar armor, and wearing the distinctive Scythian gold jewelry that has become famous. The color plates breathe life into what would otherwise be a dry archaeological review.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Nomadic warriors
4 Jan 2003
Format:Paperback
I own this book, and have found it useful in designing loose-fit
ting, comfortable nomadic, Scythian-style garments. If one takes the time to carefully examine the pictures, reconstuction
pictures, etc., one could use them to reconstruct either arms or
clothing, as a living history study. Keep in mind, they traded
actively with the Greeks, and from the other end of the Silk Ro-
ad, China, and artisans fashioned jewelry and armor to reflect
those tastes. Most famously, the golden helmets, greaves, and
pectoral jewelry.
ting, comfortable nomadic, Scythian-style garments. If one takes the time to carefully examine the pictures, reconstuction
pictures, etc., one could use them to reconstruct either arms or
clothing, as a living history study. Keep in mind, they traded
actively with the Greeks, and from the other end of the Silk Ro-
ad, China, and artisans fashioned jewelry and armor to reflect
those tastes. Most famously, the golden helmets, greaves, and
pectoral jewelry.
Excellent layout on the compound bow a real plus, as are draw-
ings of grave goods, used by both male and female warriors. Yes, Virginia, there really were Amazons, and they kicked some
serious butt.
Excellent intro to making your own Scythian-style armaments and
clothing. Cover picture alone is worth the price of the book.
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