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Rome's Enemies (3): Parthians and Sassanid Persians (Men-at-Arms Series, No.

Rome's Enemies (3): Parthians and Sassanid Persians (Men-at-Arms Series, No. 175) Soft cover - 1986

by Wilcox, Peter

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New York: Osprey, 1986. Reprint. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 6x0x9. McBride, Angus. Reprint. Minor general wear. 1986 Soft Cover. 48 pp. The Parthians were a warrior people. Though possessing no regular army they were superb horsemen and archers, and in time of war the nobility provided heavily armoured knights mounted on weight-carrying chargers. During the Battle of Carrhae (53 BC), it is believed that 20,000 Roman troops out of a force of about 36,000 died at the hands of the Parthians. In the third of four volumes covering Rome's enemies, this fascinating text by Peter Wilcox examines the armies and campaigns of the Parthians and Sassanid Persians. This worthy addition to Osprey's Men-at-Arms series contains a wealth of illustrations, including eight full page colour plates by popular artist Angus McBride.
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Peter Wilcox has written numerous articles on Ancient civilisations, and has also authored numerous Osprey Ancient Warfare titles.

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they were able to trade gold and silk for Ferghana horses and other local products. It was from Parthia that knowledge of silk spread to the Greco-Roman world in the 1st century BC, and Parthia was well placed to become the middle-man on the great silk road.

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Peter Wilcox has written numerous articles on Ancient civilisations, and has also authored numerous Osprey Ancient Warfare titles.