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The Medieval Horse
Series: Medieval Lives
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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...
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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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