| The Cavalry of Classical Greece: A Social and Military History with Particular Reference to Athens Contributor(s): Spence, I. G. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0198150288 ISBN-13: 9780198150282 Publisher: Clarendon Press OUR PRICE: $60.80 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 1995 Annotation: This book is the first to examine how classical Greek cavalry actually operated on the battlefield. It looks at its prime characteristics, including mobility, protection, armament, training, leadership, flexibility, and motivation. Until now, it was generally assumed that ancient Greek cavalry was subordinated to the infantry because it was less effective in battle. This book challenges this assumption, analyzing the position of Greek cavalry, and especially the Athenian arm, not only in the battlefield but in society as a whole. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - Greece - Technology & Engineering | Military Science - History | Military - General |
| Dewey: 357.1 |
| Series: Clarendon Paperbacks |
| Physical Information: 0.94" H x 5.54" W x 8.52" (1.11 lbs) 380 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is the first to examine how classical Greek cavalry actually operated on the battlefield. It looks at its prime characteristics, including mobility, protection, armament, training, leadership, flexibility, and motivation. Until now, it was generally assumed that ancient Greek cavalry was subordinated to the infantry because it was less effective in battle. This book challenges this assumption, analyzing the position of Greek cavalry, and especially the Athenian arm, not only in the battlefield but in society as a whole. |