Table of Contents

Introduction; 1 Origins; 2 Classical Greece; 3 The Macedonians; 4 The Successors; 5 Early Rome; 6 Later Republican Rome; 7 Imperial Rome; 8 The Medieval Knight; Glossary; Index

Promotional Information

A complete account of the use of cavalry in ancient warfare, from its training and formations to its actual use in battle.

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.  
 

Reviews

'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*

"Sidnell has produced a highly readable study of the combat role of cavalry in the ancient world. Sidnell nevertheless persuasively argues his points in an imaginative, thorough fashion. Illustrated with 14 excellent photographs and drawings (seven in color) and a helpful glossary, though lacking battle diagrams and a bibliography, this book will appeal to a wide range of readers." Summing Up: Highly recommended." -CHOICE, July 2007
*CHOICE*

"Throughout the book the sources are discussed and the reliability we can place on them is evaluated with reference to current academic thinking and archaeological research...an interesting and informative read... would highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in the period"
*Battlegames, Mark Lewis*

Title mentioned in Church Times, 2008.

"The ancient world opened with Homer's heroes riding into battle on chariots and ended when the Arabs' fleet mounts overran the Persian and much of the Byzantine empire. Sidnell charts a clear course across these centuries, and beyond."   Reviewed in BBC History Magazine, 2008

'Sidnell offers an excellent account of cavalry's effectiveneess ... and convincingly proves that shock cavalry was  decisive in the outcome of many ancient battles. Although his main audience will be academic. his writing style flows well enough to appeal to a more casual audience.' The Historian, Fall 2008
*Captain Matthew R Basler*

"Warhorse will be a profitable read for anyone interested in ancient warfare, or in horses." -Albert A. Nofi, New York Military Affairs Symposium Review, 2009