Ancient Greek Horsemanship

by J.K. Anderson

Book Overview

In ancient Greece, the arrival of the horse marked a turning point in military and cultural practices, introduced initially by invaders who relied on the animal for their chariots. Unlike the regions of Asia and Egypt, where chariot warfare flourished on vast plains, Greece's rugged terrain and limited pasture made widespread chariot use and horse breeding challenging. The imported horses were generally small, spirited animals suited to the compact...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520368193
• ISBN13: 9780520368194
• Release Date: July 2022
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"