The Scythians were an ancient nomadic people, who lived in the Russian steppe from 900 to 400 BC. They established a rich, nomadic civilization stretching from their homeland in Siberia as far as the Black Sea and the edge of China. Mobility and mastery of local resources were central to their culture and their achievements. Forerunners of the Sarmatians, the Huns, the Turks and the Mongols, the Scythians were feared adversaries and respected neighbours of the Assyrians, the Persians and the Ancient Greeks. Much of what we ...
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The Scythians were an ancient nomadic people, who lived in the Russian steppe from 900 to 400 BC. They established a rich, nomadic civilization stretching from their homeland in Siberia as far as the Black Sea and the edge of China. Mobility and mastery of local resources were central to their culture and their achievements. Forerunners of the Sarmatians, the Huns, the Turks and the Mongols, the Scythians were feared adversaries and respected neighbours of the Assyrians, the Persians and the Ancient Greeks. Much of what we know about them comes from the Ancient Greek historian Herodotus, as they left no written records of their own. This book offers unique insights into the life and funerary beliefs of the Scythians, whose culture has been remarkably well preserved because of the unique conditions provided by the Siberian permafrost. Also included are many rare and recently discovered finds of personal garments and possessions made from gold, leather, fur and felt, revealing the legacy of one Russia's oldest indigenous civilizations. Drawing on the latest research, this new book will appeal to anyone interested in the ancient world and Russian culture..
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Near Fine Condition in Very Good jacket. 9780500021286. Art History: Ancient & Classical BCE to c 500 CE. Near Fine/VG-1st ed 2017 Thames and Hudson hardback, unclipped DJ, profusely illustrated. 2cm surface tear to lower rear of jacket next to spine, small surface tear to top rear edge of DJ, near fine bright and unmarked otherwise. Size: 250\nx 280\nx 33.02mm. 368 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: History; Art History: Ancient & Classical BCE to c 500 CE; ISBN: 0500021287. ISBN/EAN: 9780500021286. Dewey Code: 939.51. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 087175.
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Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 0500021287. Blue cover is bumped at corners but clean, bright, and in very good+ condition. Boards and spine are straight. Binding is tight. Pages are clean and pristine. Book has never been cracked open. Dust jacket has modest scuffing but clean, bright, and very good+. DJ protected by a brand new, clear, acid-free mylar cover. We add mylar covers to all books with DJs to preserve the DJs and add luster to magnify their beauty. (If pictured, shown without the mylar cover for an accurate representation of dust jacket. )
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Like New. Size: 11x10x1; Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Minor shelf wear. Clean, unmarked pages. The Scythians were an ancient nomadic people who lived in the south Russian steppe from 900 to 200 BC. They established a rich nomadic culture originating in southern Siberia and extending to northern China and as far as the northern Black Sea. Mobility and mastery of local resources were central to their culture and their achievements. Forerunners of the Sarmatians, the Huns, the Turks, and the Mongols, the Scythians were feared adversaries and respected neighbors of the Assyrians, Persians, and ancient Greeks. They left no written records of their own and historians have previously relied on the descriptions by the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, but archaeological research now adds considerable new information about their origins and lifestyle. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.
