Warhorse: Cavalry in Ancient Warfare - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1852853743 ISBN 13: 9781852853747

Publisher: Hambledon Continuum, 1874

Synopsis

Warhorse: Cavalry in Ancient Warfare

About this title

About the Author:

Philip Sidnell studied War Studies and History at King's College London where he gained a First Class degree and twice won the Simon Russell O'Dwyer prize for academic achievement. Previously editor of the Military and Aviation Book Society and the Ancient and Medieval History Book Club, he is now a commissioning editor specialising in ancient warfare. Besides a lifelong interest in horses and military history, he is a keen wargamer. He lives in Kent with his wife and two children.

Review:

'Wonderful book, you have a very clear and quick-paced writing style. It should become a classic.'

He is US defense intelligence analyst as well as author and editor of many books, including Alexander: The Invincible King of Macedonia.

(Peter G. Tsouras)

'Imaginative and thorough, this book takes a detailed look at an often neglected aspect of Greek and Roman warfare. It is particularly good at laying to rest the surprisingly persistent myth about the central role of the stirrup in making effective shock cavalry possible.' (Adrian Goldsworthy Author of Caesar and The Complete Roman Army)

"Sidnell has produced a highly readable study of the combat role of cavalry in the ancient world... argues his point in an imaginative, thorough fashion... this book will appeal to a wide range of readers. Summing up: Highly recommended."- R.I. Curtis, Choice, June 2007 (CHOICE)

'Sidnell has produced a highly readable study of the combat role of cavalry in the ancient world.' 'Sidnell persuasively argues his points in an imaginative, thorough fashion. Illustrated with 14 excellent photographs and drawrings (seven in colour) and a helpful glossary.. this book will appeal to a wide range of readers.' 'Highly recommended' - R.I. Curtis, Choice (R. I. Curtis CHOICE)

"Sidnell traces the history of the horse in battle from the earliest recorded times to the battle of Hastings, analyzing the impact of cavalry on battle." (Ancient Warfare)

'Wonderful book, you have a very clear and quick-paced writing style. It should become a classic.'

He is US defense intelligence analyst as well as author and editor of many books, including Alexander: The Invincible King of Macedonia.

(Sanford Lakoff)

“Sidnell has produced a highly readable study of the combat role of cavalry in the ancient world... argues his point in an imaginative, thorough fashion... this book will appeal to a wide range of readers. Summing up: Highly recommended.”- R.I. Curtis, Choice, June 2007 (Sanford Lakoff)

'Sidnell has produced a highly readable study of the combat role of cavalry in the ancient world.' 'Sidnell persuasively argues his points in an imaginative, thorough fashion. Illustrated with 14 excellent photographs and drawrings (seven in colour) and a helpful glossary.. this book will appeal to a wide range of readers.' 'Highly recommended' - R.I. Curtis, Choice (Sanford Lakoff CHOICE)

"Sidnell traces the history of the horse in battle from the earliest recorded times to the battle of Hastings, analyzing the impact of cavalry on battle." (Sanford Lakoff)

About this edition

• Publisher: Hambledon Continuum
• Publication date: 1874
• ISBN 10: 1852853743
• ISBN 13: 9781852853747
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 384