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In the ancient world, cavalry was an important part of almost all armies, for scouting and pursuit but above all for its shock role in the charge. Its role has often been undervalued because of the attention paid to the foot soldiers of the Greek phalanxes and Roman legions, but there is no doubting its significance. Warhorse is a complete account of the use of cavalry in ancient warfare, from its training and formations to its actual use in battle, whether to carry archers or to press home the attack. Philip Sidnell traces the earliest use of horses for warfare and the evolution of chariots. He shows how cavalry tactics changed over the years, but also how they retained long-term characteristics, from the days of the Pharaohs to the end of the ancient world and beyond. Tactics employed by Alexander the Great or Julius Caesar would have been recognisable at Hastings.

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'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--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 '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

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'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--, CHOICE

'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--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 '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

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Philip Sidnell is a history editor at Book Club Associates. A keen rider, he has re-enacted many of the manoeuvres of ancient horsemen, using replicas of their weapons and equipment.

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