The Roman Cavalry

by Southern; Pat

• ISBN13: 9780415170390
• ISBN10: 0415170397
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 1997-10-15
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

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. The authors describe the origins of the mounted units of the Roman army and trace their development from temporary allied troops to the regularalaeand cohorts. The book covers the subject from the perspective of both the men and the horses. How were the horses selected and disposed of; how were they trained, stabled and fed? How were the men recruited, organized and equipped; and what were the conditions of service for a Roman cavalryman? The cavalry had to be employed in peacetime and this is discussed as well as its role in war. This book provides a comprehensive account of the Roman cavalry and the current state of knowledge concerning it. The wide selection of illustrations includes original drawings by Karen R. Dixon.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations	6	(2)
List of plates	8	(1)
Preface and acknowledgements	9	(2)
Sources	11	(9)
Origins, unit strength, organization and titulature	20	(14)
Equipment and unit armament styles	34	(44)
Recruitment	78	(9)
Conditions of service	87	(26)
Training	113	(13)
The hippika gymnasia	126	(9)
The employment of cavalry in peacetime and wartime	135	(13)
Military records and the supply of horses	148	(15)
Roman cavalry mounts	163	(18)
Stables and grooming	181	(25)
Water and food supply	206	(12)
Welfare	218	(16)
Baggage animals	234	(5)
Glossary	239	(4)
Bibliography	243	(10)
Index	253