The Barbarian Empires of the Steppes. Episode 8, Rome and the Sarmatians.
Material type: FilmPublisher number: 6695000 | KanopyPublisher: The Great Courses, 2014Publisher: [San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2019Description: 1 online resource (streaming video file) (30 minutes): digital, .flv file, soundContent type:- two-dimensional moving image
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Kenneth W. Harl
Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2014.
Through control of key trade routes and market participation, the Sarmatians amassed great wealth, which they used to strengthen their military ability. Prized as mercenaries, their military prowess influenced Roman tactics. Explore why, despite these advantages, no great Sarmatian leader emerged, and what effect this experience had on the Romans.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
In English