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.
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