『The Parthian Shot: How Archer Cavalry Changed War』のカバーアート

The Parthian Shot: How Archer Cavalry Changed War

The Parthian Shot: How Archer Cavalry Changed War

無料で聴く

ポッドキャストの詳細を見る
While earlier episodes covered the fall of Babylon to Cyrus and the rise of the Sassanians, we often skip the long, shadowy interregnum of the Parthian Empire. This episode explores how the Parthians, a confederation of nomadic tribes from the Iranian plateau, mastered a specific form of warfare that baffled their Roman enemies. We look at the Battle of Carrhae in 53 BCE, where Crassus faced the Parthian cataphracts and horse archers. It wasn't just about horses; it was about a tactical innovation known as the Parthian shot, which allowed riders to fire backward while retreating. We also examine the political structure of the empire, ruled by the Arsacid dynasty, and how their flexible borders and trade routes along the Silk Road made them a persistent thorn in Rome's side for centuries. This is the story of how mobility defeated mass. #ParthianEmpire #BattleOfCarrhae #ArsacidDynasty #Cataphracts #HorseArchers #Crassus #MarcusLiciniusCrassus #Surenas #RomanRepublic #AncientWarfare #SilkRoad #MesopotamiaHistory #IranianPlateau #ParthianShot #MithridatesII #FiveKings #SeleucidLegacy #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_t1
まだレビューはありません