This book explores the role of horses across the medieval world, from the Kievan Rus' and Scandinavia to Central Europe, Byzantium, the Arab world and Asia, including China and India. Covering the early medieval period to the late Middle Ages, it examines how horses shaped societies, warfare and culture and how their legacy persists in traditional equestrian sports today.
Drawing on little-known primary sources, artefacts, and the author's hands-on experience with historical horsemanship, the book offers a vivid account of the deep connection between people and horses. Combining scholarly insight with practical knowledge, this is the most comprehensive study of medieval horses in Europe and Asia to date.
| ISBN: | 9781836391050 |
| Publication date: | 15th September 2025 |
| Author: | Anastasija Ropa |
| Publisher: | Reaktion Books |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 216 pages |
| Series: | Medieval Lives |
| Genres: |
History and Archaeology History of art Nature in art |
This book explores the role of horses across the medieval world, from the Kievan Rus' and Scandinavia to Central Europe, Byzantium, the Arab world and Asia, including China and India. Covering the early medieval period to the late Middle Ages, it examines how horses shaped societies, warfare and culture and how their legacy persists in traditional equestrian sports today.
The Medieval Horse features in the following genres: History and Archaeology, History of art, Nature in art
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The Medieval Horse was written by Anastasija Ropa and published by Reaktion Books
The Medieval Horse has 216 pages
Yes it is part of Medieval Lives series
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