Mounted Archers of the Steppe 600 BC–AD 1300

Antony Karasulas has an Honours degree in Ancient History from the University of New England. Since 2000 he has been studying Persian and improving his Ancient Persian in preparation for his PhD thesis which he is currently working at The Australian National University. His main area of interest is the field of Iranological and Central Asian studies with an emphasis on Steppe and Central Asian warfare. Antony lives and works in New South Wales, Australia.Angus McBride is one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and has contributed to more than 90 Osprey titles in the past three decades. Born in 1931 of Highland parents but orphaned as a child, he was educated at Canterbury Cathedral Choir School. He worked in advertising agencies from 1947, and after national service, emigrated to South Africa. He now lives and works in Cape Town.

• IntroductionEurasia, Central Asia and the Steppe - geography, climate, population centreHistorical spectrum and tribal groupsThe bow and archeryOther weapons - swords, lances, knives, lassoesThe horse and equipmentNomadic lifeSteppe warfareImpact on farming communitiesBibliography