The Roman Cavalry

by Karen R. Dixon and Patricia Southern

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415170397
• ISBN13: 9780415170390
• Release Date: November 1997
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.2"