Warhorse : cavalry in ancient warfare

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    • Sidnell, Philip

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Warhorse : cavalry in ancient warfare

Philip Sidnell

Hambledon Continuum, 2006

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [331]-350) and index

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: [pbk.] ISBN 9781847250230

内容説明

Cavalry were an important part of almost every ancient army, yet modern writers have neglected them in favour of the infantry of the Greek phalanx and the Roman legions. "Warhorse" seeks to correct this injustice. Phil Sidnell challenges the common view that ancient cavalry were useful for scouting and raiding but left the real fighting to the foot soldiers. In fact, he argues, they were often used in a shock role and proved decisive on many occasions. The famous victories of great generals such as Alexander, Hannibal and Julius Caesar could not have been won without a full appreciation of the battle-winning potential of the cavalry.Drawing heavily on the ancient sources, "Warhorse" takes the reader on a thrilling ride through numerous vividly recreated battles, from the earliest civilizations to the Battle of Hastings, to reveal the horsemen of the ancient world in their full and deadly glory. 'A wonderful book...written in a very clear and quick-paced writing style. It should become a classic.' - Peter G. Tsouras, US defence intelligence analyst and author and editor of many books, including "Alexander: The Invincible King of Macedonia". 'Sidnell has produced a highly readable study of the combat role of cavalry in the ancient world...argues his point in an imaginative thorough fashion...this book will appeal to a wide range of readers.' - "Choice", June 2007.

目次

  • Introduction
  • 1 Origins
  • 2 Classical Greece
  • 3 The Macedonians
  • 4 The Successors
  • 5 Early Rome
  • 6 Later Republican Rome
  • 7 Imperial Rome
  • 8 The Medieval Knight
  • Glossary
  • Index.
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ISBN 9781852853747

内容説明

In the ancient world, cavalry was an important part of almost all armies, for scouting and pursuit but above all for its shock role in the charge. Its role has often been undervalued because of the attention paid to the foot soldiers of the Greek phalanxes and Roman legions, but there is no doubting its significance. Warhorse is a complete account of the use of cavalry in ancient warfare, from its training and formations to its actual use in battle, whether to carry archers or to press home the attack. Philip Sidnell traces the earliest use of horses for warfare and the evolution of chariots. He shows how cavalry tactics changed over the years, but also how they retained long-term characteristics, from the days of the Pharaohs to the end of the ancient world and beyond. Tactics employed by Alexander the Great or Julius Caesar would have been recognisable at Hastings.

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