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| Publisher | Clarendon Press |
| ISBN 13 | 9780198150282 |
| ISBN 10 | 0198150288 |
| Book Subtitle | A Social And Military History With Particular Reference To Athens |
| Book Description | This book is the first to examine how classical Greek cavalry actually operated on the battlefield. It looks at the prime characteristics of Greek cavalry, including mobility, protection, armament, training, leadership, flexibility, and motivation. Up to now, it has usually been assumed that ancient Greek cavalry was subordinated to the infantry because it was less effective in battle. This book challenges this assumption, analysing the position of Greek cavalry, and especially the Athenian arm, not only in the battlefield but in society as a whole. It concludes that, like many modern societies, Greek states produced military arms which were moulded more by social and economic influences than by purely militar |
| Language | English |
| Author | I. G. Spence |
| Publication Date | 21-Dec-11 |
| Number of Pages | 396 |
The Cavalry Of Classical Greece paperback english - 21-Dec-11
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