Hippeis: The Cavalry Of Ancient Greece

By Leslie J. Worley

Book Overview

The achievements of the Greek cavalry on the battlefield were monumental, and yet until now the heavy infantry - the hoplite - has received by far the most attention from military historians. This book traces the history of the Greek cavalry, offering a reassessment of the place of mounted troops in the warfare of Ancient Greece. Its historical sweep is broad, with coverage which extends from 1400 BC, through the Archaic period to the Classical period.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367152738
• ISBN13: 9780367152734
• Release Date: June 2023
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Worth having in the permanent library of any military history reader

Written by a former U.S. Marine, this is one of my favorite books on ancient cavalry, not only for its analysis, but for the unique perspective of a military man when addressing military subjects and battle plans: the author cares about how much the equipment weighed; how long the troops could trek without resupply; strategy and tacis are analyzed the way only a military professional can do it. Great charts, pithy comments, deep research. I bought it first for myself and then as a gift, and I suggest that you do, too. The anecdotes about Epaminondas alone are worth the price.