The Cavalry of Classical Greece: A Social and Military History with Particular Reference to Athens(Clarendon Paperbacks)

Series: Clarendon Paperbacks

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 assum