{"product_id":"ap-51b","title":"AP-51B - Persian Cataphract  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAP-51B - Persian Cataphract | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Persian Cataphract represents a mounted warrior of the Achaemenid Persian Empire, forming part of the Armies and Enemies of Greece and Macedonia collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure provides an additional cavalry variation for collectors building the extensive armies associated with the ancient Persian kings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Achaemenid Empire was established by Cyrus the Great in the sixth century BC and grew to encompass territories extending from southeastern Europe through the Middle East and into Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe empire's remarkable territorial diversity was reflected in its military organisation, which incorporated soldiers and cavalrymen from numerous subject peoples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersian, Median, Bactrian, Scythian and Saka horsemen contributed different fighting traditions and military skills, creating a versatile mounted force.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe empire's administration and extensive road networks helped maintain communication across its far-reaching territories, supporting the organisation of its military campaigns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Persian Cataphract complements AP-51A and the wider Persian cavalry range, allowing collectors to expand mounted formations for displays depicting the ancient armies of the Achaemenid Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Jenkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53284376969498,"sku":"AP-51B","price":171.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/AP-51B.jpg?v=1793617779","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ap-51b","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}