Rome's Enemies (3): Parthians & Sassanid Persians
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. At Carrhae, 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.
Rome's Enemies (3)
Parthians & Sassanid Persians
Peter Wilcox
Illustrated by Angus McBride
First Published in Great Britain in 1986 by
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British Library Catalouging in Publication Data
Wilcox, Peter
Rome's enemies.- (Men-at-arms series; 175)
3: Parthians and Sassanid Persians
I. Arms and armor, Ancient-History
I. Title II. Series
623.4'09 U805
ISBN 0-85045-688-6
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