The Roman Cavalry

Nonfiction, History, Ancient History
Cover of the book The Roman Cavalry by Karen R. Dixon, Pat Southern, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Karen R. Dixon, Pat Southern ISBN: 9781135114077
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: January 11, 2013
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Karen R. Dixon, Pat Southern
ISBN: 9781135114077
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: January 11, 2013
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

The cavalry was a vital part of the army of Rome and it played a significant role in the expansion and success of the Roman Empire. Karen R. Dixon and Pat Southern describe the origins of the mounted units of the Roman army and trace their development from temporary allied troops to the regular alae and cohorts. They have drawn together evidence from a wide variety of sources: archaeological, epigraphic and literary, as well as comparing ancient testimony with more recent experience of the use of cavalry.
The book covers the subject from the perspective of both the men and the horses. How were the horses selected and disposed of; how were they trained, stabled and fed? How were the men recruited, organized and equipped; and what were the conditions of service for a Roman cavalryman? The cavalry had to be employed in peacetime and this is discussed as well as its role in war.
The image of the Roman cavalry is often one of excitement and glory but the authors are aware that a true picture must not overlook the routine and the suffering. This book provides a comprehensive account of the Roman cavalry and the current state of knowledge concerning it. The wide selection of illustrations includes original drawings by Karen R. Dixon.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The cavalry was a vital part of the army of Rome and it played a significant role in the expansion and success of the Roman Empire. Karen R. Dixon and Pat Southern describe the origins of the mounted units of the Roman army and trace their development from temporary allied troops to the regular alae and cohorts. They have drawn together evidence from a wide variety of sources: archaeological, epigraphic and literary, as well as comparing ancient testimony with more recent experience of the use of cavalry.
The book covers the subject from the perspective of both the men and the horses. How were the horses selected and disposed of; how were they trained, stabled and fed? How were the men recruited, organized and equipped; and what were the conditions of service for a Roman cavalryman? The cavalry had to be employed in peacetime and this is discussed as well as its role in war.
The image of the Roman cavalry is often one of excitement and glory but the authors are aware that a true picture must not overlook the routine and the suffering. This book provides a comprehensive account of the Roman cavalry and the current state of knowledge concerning it. The wide selection of illustrations includes original drawings by Karen R. Dixon.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Digital Development in Korea by Karen R. Dixon, Pat Southern
Cover of the book Design Project Management by Karen R. Dixon, Pat Southern
Cover of the book Sustaining Cultural Development by Karen R. Dixon, Pat Southern
Cover of the book India's Emerging Financial Market by Karen R. Dixon, Pat Southern
Cover of the book Modern Capitalist Culture by Karen R. Dixon, Pat Southern
Cover of the book The Degradation of the International Legal Order? by Karen R. Dixon, Pat Southern
Cover of the book Anti-Racism by Karen R. Dixon, Pat Southern
Cover of the book The Rupture of Time by Karen R. Dixon, Pat Southern
Cover of the book The Paragone in Nineteenth-Century Art by Karen R. Dixon, Pat Southern
Cover of the book Incapacity and Theatricality by Karen R. Dixon, Pat Southern
Cover of the book Post-Fordism, Gender and Work by Karen R. Dixon, Pat Southern
Cover of the book Einstein by Karen R. Dixon, Pat Southern
Cover of the book The Pioneering Photographic Work of Hercule Florence by Karen R. Dixon, Pat Southern
Cover of the book Intermodal Freight Terminals by Karen R. Dixon, Pat Southern
Cover of the book Stateless Law by Karen R. Dixon, Pat Southern
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy