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Book Synopsis: A rich, discovery-filled history that tells how a forgotten empire transformed the ancient world. In the late 8th and early 7th centuries BCE, Scythian warriors conquered and unified most of the vast Eurasian continent, creating an innovative empire that would give birth to the age of philosophy and the Classical age across the ancient world—in the West, the Near East, India, and China. Mobile horse herders who lived with their cats in wheeled felt tents, the Scythians made stunning contributions to world civilization—from capital cities and strikingly elegant dress to political organization and the world-changing ideas of Buddha, Zoroaster, and Laotzu—Scythians all. In The Scythian Empire, Christopher I. Beckwith presents a major new history of a fascinating but often forgotten empire that changed the course of history.
At its height, the Scythian Empire stretched west from Mongolia and ancient northeast China to northwest Iran and the Danube River, and in Central Asia reached as far south as the Arabian Sea. The Scythians also ruled Media and Chao, crucial frontier states of ancient Iran and China. By ruling over and marrying the local peoples, the Scythians created new cultures that were creole Scythian in their speech, dress, weaponry, and feudal socio-political structure. As they spread their language, ideas, and culture across the ancient world, the Scythians laid the foundations for the very first Persian, Indian, and Chinese empires.
Filled with fresh discoveries, The Scythian Empire presents a remarkable new vision of a little-known but incredibly important empire and its peoples.
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Discover the forgotten empire that changed the course of history with The Scythian Empire: Central Eurasia and the Birth of the Classical Age from Persia to China book. In this captivating history, Christopher I. Beckwith takes you on a journey through the late 8th and early 7th centuries BCE, when Scythian warriors conquered and unified most of the vast Eurasian continent. Uncover the innovative empire that gave birth to the age of philosophy and the Classical age, leaving a lasting impact across the ancient world. Through stunning contributions to world civilization, such as elegant dress and world-changing ideas from Buddha to Zoroaster, the Scythians shaped the course of humanity.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of the Scythian Empire as you explore its height, stretching from Mongolia and ancient northeast China to northwest Iran and the Danube River. This empire also ruled over Media and Chao, crucial frontier states of ancient Iran and China. Through ruling and marrying the local peoples, the Scythians created creole cultures, blending their own language, dress, weaponry, and socio-political structure. As they spread their influence, the Scythians laid the foundations for the first Persian, Indian, and Chinese empires.
Get ready to embark on a journey of fresh discoveries with The Scythian Empire. Christopher I. Beckwith presents a remarkable new vision of this often forgotten but incredibly significant empire and its peoples. Gain a deeper understanding of how the Scythians transformed the ancient world and discover the untold stories that changed the course of history.
Uncover the secrets of the Scythian Empire and explore the birth of the Classical age with The Scythian Empire: Central Eurasia and the Birth of the Classical Age from Persia to China book. Get your copy today and be captivated by a history that shaped humanity.Click here to get your copy now!
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