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The Medieval Horse

Series: Medieval Lives
Brief Description
The Medieval Horse by Anastasija Ropa 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... Read More
Format: Hardback
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A vivid account of the deep connection between medieval people and horses.

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The Medieval Horse by Anastasija Ropa 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.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836391050

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 65 illustrations, 56 in colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 216

About the Author

Anastasija Ropa lectures at the Latvian Academy of Sport Education, and has owned and trained horses for many years. Her books include Practical Horsemanship in Medieval Arthurian Romance (2019).

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