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The Roman cavalry : from the first to the third century AD / Karen R. Dixon and Pat Southern
Ouvrage
Publication: London : Routledge, 1992 Description: 1 vol. (256 p.-[16] p. de pl.) : ill. en noir ; 24 cmISBN: 0713463961 ; 0415170397 ; 9780415170390.Langue: AnglaisPays: Royaume-Uni Auteur principal: Dixon, Karen R. Co-auteur: Southern, Pat, 1948-.... Résumé: 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 regular "alae" and 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.(Source : 4e de couverture).Mots libres: ravitaillement -- entraînement -- recrutement -- littérature latine . Item type: Ouvrage
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Aix-en-Provence : BiAA – Bibliothèque d’Antiquité d’Aix Libre accès Papier I 486 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 0100000031440
Arles : MDAA - Musée Départemental Arles Antique inc. (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available MAA000142
Besançon : ISTA - Institut des Sciences et Techniques de l'Antiquité Cr-B 1280 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available ISTA24407
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Saint-Germain-en-Laye : MAN - Musée d'archéologie nationale Libre accès El 6 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available MAN32876
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Bibliogr. p. 243-252 Index p. 253-256

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 regular "alae" and 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.(Source : 4e de couverture)

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