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The Armies of Ancient Persia

Author : Kaveh Farrokh
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781848848450
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (484 download)

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Download or read book The Armies of Ancient Persia written by Kaveh Farrokh and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout most of the classical period, Persia was one of the great superpowers, placing a limit on the expansion of Western powers. It was the most formidable rival to the Roman empire for centuries, until Persia, by then under the Sassanians, was overwhelmed by the Islamic conquests in the seventh century AD. Yet, the armies of ancient Persia have received relatively little detailed attention, certainly in comparison to those of Rome. This work is the firsst of three volumes that will form the most comprehensive study of ancient Persian armies available. The Sassanians, the native Iranian dynasty that ousted their Parthian overlords in AD 226, developed a highly sophisticated army that was able for centuries to hold off all comers. They continued the Parthians' famous winning combination of swift horse archers with heavily-armored cataphract cavalry, also making much use of war elephants, but Kaveh Farrokh interestingly demonstrates that their oft-maligned infantry has been much underestimated. The author, born in Athens, Greece, and expert in ancient Persian languages and military history, has been researching the military history and technology of Persia for a quarter of a century. He draws on the latest research and new archaeological evidence, focusing on the organization, equipment and tactics of the armies that dominated the ancient Middle East for so long.

Sassanian Elite Cavalry AD 224–642

Author : Kaveh Farrokh
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782008489
Total Pages : 155 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book Sassanian Elite Cavalry AD 224–642 written by Kaveh Farrokh and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-12-20 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sassanians ruled the last great imperial Empire of Persia before the Arab conquests of the 7th century. Rome's only equal in the classical world, the Sassanian Empire had an enormous impact on the development of architecture, mythology, arts, music, military tactics and technology. Within the Sassanian military, the cavalry was the most influential element, and Sassanian cavalry tactics were adopted by the Romans, Arabs, and Turks. Their cavalry systems of weaponry, battle tactics, Tamgas, Medallions, court customs, and costumes influenced Romano-Byzantine and medieval European culture, and this book allows the reader to see how a little-studied eastern power affected the development of cavalry traditions in the western world.

Sassanian Armies

Author : David Nicolle
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781874101086
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book Sassanian Armies written by David Nicolle and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Armies of Ancient Persia

Author : Kaveh Farrokh
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1473883180
Total Pages : 746 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (738 download)

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Download or read book The Armies of Ancient Persia written by Kaveh Farrokh and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2014-02-28 with total page 746 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout most of the classical period, Persia was one of the great superpowers, placing a limit on the expansion of Western powers. It was the most formidable rival to the Roman empire for centuries, until Persia, by then under the Sassanians, was overwhelmed by the Islamic conquests in the seventh century AD. Yet, the armies of ancient Persia have received relatively little detailed attention, certainly in comparison to those of Rome. This work is the firsst of three volumes that will form the most comprehensive study of ancient Persian armies available.The Sassanians, the native Iranian dynasty that ousted their Parthian overlords in AD 226, developed a highly sophisticated army that was able for centuries to hold off all comers. They continued the Parthians famous winning combination of swift horse archers with heavily-armored cataphract cavalry, also making much use of war elephants, but Kaveh Farrokh interestingly demonstrates that their oft-maligned infantry has been much underestimated.The author, born in Athens, Greece, and expert in ancient Persian languages and military history, has been researching the military history and technology of Persia for a quarter of a century. He draws on the latest research and new archaeological evidence, focusing on the organization, equipment and tactics of the armies that dominated the ancient Middle East for so long.

Decline and Fall of the Sasanian Empire

Author : Parvaneh Pourshariati
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1786729814
Total Pages : 628 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book Decline and Fall of the Sasanian Empire written by Parvaneh Pourshariati and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-03-30 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I.B.Tauris in association with the Iran Heritage Foundation Decline and Fall of the Sasanian Empire has been acclaimed as one of the most intellectually exciting books about late antique Persia to have been published for years. It proposes a convincing contemporary answer to an age-old mystery and conundrum: why, in the seventh century ce, did the seemingly powerful and secure Sasanian empire of Persia succumb so quickly and disastrously to the all-conquering armies of Islam? In her bold solution to this enigma, Parvaneh Pourshariati explains that the decentralized dynastic system of the Sasanian ruling hierarchy in fact contained the seeds of its own destruction. This confederacy, whose powerbase relied on patronage and preferment, eventually became unstable, and its degeneration sealed the fate of a doomed dynasty.

Immortal

Author : Steven R. Ward
Publisher : Georgetown University Press
ISBN 13 : 1626160651
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book Immortal written by Steven R. Ward and published by Georgetown University Press. This book was released on 2014-01-15 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immortal is the only single-volume English-language survey of Iran’s military history. CIA analyst Steven R. Ward shows that Iran’s soldiers, from the famed “Immortals” of ancient Persia to today’s Revolutionary Guard, have demonstrated through the centuries that they should not be underestimated. This history also provides background on the nationalist, tribal, and religious heritages of the country to help readers better understand Iran and its security outlook. Immortal begins with the founding of ancient Persia’s empire under Cyrus the Great and continues through the Iran-Iraq War (1980–1988) and up to the present. Drawing on a wide range of sources including declassified documents, the author gives primary focus to the modern era to relate the build-up of the military under the last Shah, its collapse during the Islamic revolution, its fortunes in the Iran-Iraq War, and its rise from the ashes to help Iran become once again a major regional military power. He shows that, despite command and supply problems, Iranian soldiers demonstrate high levels of bravery and perseverance and have enjoyed surprising tactical successes even when victory has been elusive. These qualities and the Iranians’ ability to impose high costs on their enemies by exploiting Iran’s imposing geography bear careful consideration today by potential opponents.

Armies of the Muslim Conquest

Author : David Nicolle
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472869281
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (728 download)

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Download or read book Armies of the Muslim Conquest written by David Nicolle and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2024-10-10 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dramatic eruption of the Arab peoples from Arabia after their adoption of the Muslim faith in the 7th century remains one of the most extraordinary events in world history. By the end of that century they ruled a state that stretched from the Atlantic to India, from southern Arabia to Central Asia, covering an area far greater than that of the Roman Empire. Therefore warfare, at least among the nomadic bedouin, was a normal aspect of life. Complemented by numerous illustrations, including eight full page colour plates by Angus McBride, this detailed text by David Nicolle tells the real story of the armies of the Muslim conquest.

World History Encyclopedia [21 volumes]

Author : Alfred J. Andrea Ph.D.
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1851099301
Total Pages : 8025 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book World History Encyclopedia [21 volumes] written by Alfred J. Andrea Ph.D. and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-03-23 with total page 8025 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unprecedented undertaking by academics reflecting an extraordinary vision of world history, this landmark multivolume encyclopedia focuses on specific themes of human development across cultures era by era, providing the most in-depth, expansive presentation available of the development of humanity from a global perspective. Well-known and widely respected historians worked together to create and guide the project in order to offer the most up-to-date visions available. A monumental undertaking. A stunning academic achievement. ABC-CLIO's World History Encyclopedia is the first comprehensive work to take a large-scale thematic look at the human species worldwide. Comprised of 21 volumes covering 9 eras, an introductory volume, and an index, it charts the extraordinary journey of humankind, revealing crucial connections among civilizations in different regions through the ages. Within each era, the encyclopedia highlights pivotal interactions and exchanges among cultures within eight broad thematic categories: population and environment, society and culture, migration and travel, politics and statecraft, economics and trade, conflict and cooperation, thought and religion, science and technology. Aligned to national history standards and packed with images, primary resources, current citations, and extensive teaching and learning support, the World History Encyclopedia gives students, educators, researchers, and interested general readers a means of navigating the broad sweep of history unlike any ever published.

The Sasanian Empire at War

Author : Michael J. Decker
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781594163692
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (636 download)

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Download or read book The Sasanian Empire at War written by Michael J. Decker and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-18 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive military history of one of the most important empires of Late Antiquity The Sasanian Empire at War: Persia, Rome, and the Rise of Islam, 224-651 is the first comprehensive study in English examining war and society in one of the most important empires in world history: the Persian Empire of 224-651 AD, ruled by the Sasanian clan. At its height the Sasanians governed lands from the Indus River in the east to Egypt and the Mediterranean in the west. Adversaries of Rome, they also faced grave challenges from nomadic powers from Central Asia, notably the Huns and Turks. The Sasanians were able to maintain their empire for hundreds of years through nearly constant warfare, but when their expansion was checked in the north by the Byzantines at Constantinople in 626, and with the Muslim invasions to their south and west beginning in the 630s, the empire could no longer be sustained, and it finally collapsed. In this book, historian Michael J. Decker examines Sasanian warfare, including military capabilities, major confrontations, and the organization and weapons of the Persian army. In addition to providing a comprehensive overview of the conflicts that marked this vital period in the history of Eurasia, The Sasanian Empire at War challenges long cherished notions of the inferiority of Sasanian military capabilities and renders a new image of a sophisticated, confident culture astride the heart of Eurasia at the end of the ancient world and birth of the Silk Road. Persian arms were among the many features of their culture that drew widespread admiration and was one of the keys to the survival of Iranian culture beyond the Arab Conquest and into the present day.

The Great Islamic Conquests AD 632–750

Author : David Nicolle
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472810341
Total Pages : 121 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (728 download)

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Download or read book The Great Islamic Conquests AD 632–750 written by David Nicolle and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-06-06 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few centuries in world history have had such a profound and long-lasting impact as the first hundred years of Islamic history. In this book, David Nicolle examines the extensive Islamic conquests between AD 632 and 750. These years saw the religion and culture of Islam erupt from the Arabian Peninsula and spread across an area far larger than that of the Roman Empire. The effects of this rapid expansion were to shape European affairs for centuries to come. This book examines the social and military history of the period, describing how and why the Islamic expansion was so successful.

Empire of the Islamic World

Author : Robin S. Doak
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1438103174
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book Empire of the Islamic World written by Robin S. Doak and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This well-written reference resource explores the Islamic Empire's society, culture, and daily life, including architecture and art; astronomy and mathematics; customs, holidays, sports, and foods; government systems; industry and trade; language and literature; military structure and strategy; and mythology and religious beliefs. While Islam, the world's second-largest religion, is the most obvious legacy of the Islamic Empire, the political and scientific contributions are equally formidable. Islamic Empire addresses these and other important connections to our modern world.

The Hutchinson Dictionary of Ancient and Medieval Warfare

Author : Peter Connolly
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135936811
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (359 download)

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Download or read book The Hutchinson Dictionary of Ancient and Medieval Warfare written by Peter Connolly and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-05-13 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dictionary of Ancient and Medieval Warfare provides a comprehensive guide to the battles and wars, commanders, tactics, formations, fortifications, and weapons of war in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, India, China, and Japan from the beginning of recorded history to the 16th century. More than 3,000 entries, written by expert military historians, cover all aspects of warfare from the emergence of the earliest walled cities in the Ancient Near East up to and including the period of European discovery of the New World. The Dictionary is unique, the only work to cover 3,500 years of military history. Expert authors writing in their specialty have created the most comprehensive and accessible reference work ever produced on this subject.

a history of the jews in babylonia v. later sasanian times

Author : Jacob Neusner
Publisher : Brill Archive
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 502 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book a history of the jews in babylonia v. later sasanian times written by Jacob Neusner and published by Brill Archive. This book was released on 1970 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A History of the Jews in Babylonia, Part 5. Later Sasanian Times

Author : Jacob Neusner
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004508937
Total Pages : 490 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book A History of the Jews in Babylonia, Part 5. Later Sasanian Times written by Jacob Neusner and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2022-07-04 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Middle East Conflicts from Ancient Egypt to the 21st Century [4 volumes]

Author : Spencer C. Tucker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1440853533
Total Pages : 1928 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)

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Book Synopsis Middle East Conflicts from Ancient Egypt to the 21st Century [4 volumes] by : Spencer C. Tucker

Download or read book Middle East Conflicts from Ancient Egypt to the 21st Century [4 volumes] written by Spencer C. Tucker and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 1928 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than 1,100 cross-referenced entries covering every aspect of conflict in the Middle East, this definitive scholarly reference provides readers with a substantial foundation for understanding contemporary history in the most volatile region in the world. This authoritative and comprehensive encyclopedia covers all the key wars, insurgencies, and battles that have occurred in the Middle East roughly between 3100 BCE and the early decades of the twenty-first century. It also discusses the evolution of military technology and the development and transformation of military tactics and strategy from the ancient world to the present. In addition to the hundreds of entries on major conflicts, military engagements, and diplomatic developments, the book also features entries on key military, political, and religious leaders. Essays on the major empires and nations of the region are included, as are overview essays on the major periods under consideration. The book additionally covers such non-military subjects as diplomacy, national and international politics, religion and sectarian conflict, cultural phenomena, genocide, international peacekeeping missions, social movements, and the rise to prominence of international terrorism. The reference entries are augmented by a carefully curated documents volume that offers primary sources on such diverse topics as the Greco-Persian Wars, the Crusades, and the Arab-Israeli Wars.

Military Rank

Author : Fouad Sabry
Publisher : One Billion Knowledgeable
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (661 download)

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Download or read book Military Rank written by Fouad Sabry and published by One Billion Knowledgeable. This book was released on 2024-05-31 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is Military Rank Military ranks are a system of hierarchical relationships, within armed forces, police, intelligence agencies or other institutions organized along military lines. The military rank system defines dominance, authority, and responsibility in a military hierarchy. It incorporates the principles of exercising power and authority into the military chain of command the succession of commanders superior to subordinates through which command is exercised. The military chain of command constructs an important component for organized collective action. How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Military rank Chapter 2: Company (military unit) Chapter 3: Regimental sergeant major Chapter 4: Platoon Chapter 5: Non-commissioned officer Chapter 6: Sergeant Chapter 7: Commander Chapter 8: Staff sergeant Chapter 9: Master sergeant Chapter 10: Sergeant major (II) Answering the public top questions about military rank. Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of Military Rank.

Military Organization

Author : Fouad Sabry
Publisher : One Billion Knowledgeable
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (661 download)

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Download or read book Military Organization written by Fouad Sabry and published by One Billion Knowledgeable. This book was released on 2024-05-31 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is Military Organization Military organization (AE) or military organisation (BE) is the structuring of the armed forces of a state so as to offer such military capability as a national defense policy may require. Formal military organization tends to use hierarchical forms. How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Military Organization Chapter 2: Defence Forces of Georgia Chapter 3: Kuwait Military Forces Chapter 4: Army of North Macedonia Chapter 5: United States Armed Forces Chapter 6: Portuguese Armed Forces Chapter 7: Battalion Chapter 8: Military rank Chapter 9: Brigade Chapter 10: Corps (II) Answering the public top questions about military organization. Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of Military Organization.