Byzantine Cavalryman c.900–1204

Timothy Dawson, Giuseppe Rava

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Osprey
20 May 2012

History; Military history; Land forces & warfare

Series: Warrior

Regarded as the elite arm of the military during the Middle Byzantine period, the cavalry executed high speed reconnaissance, agile arrow barrages and crippling blows to enemy formations. Its ranks were filled primarily through direct recruitment or hereditary service by holders of military lands, but in times of crisis irregulars would be temporarily enlisted. Few books provide any accessible study of the medieval Romaic soldier's life, and this colourful addition to the Warrior series seeks to redress this imbalance. Offering a thorough and detailed examination of their training, weaponry, dress and daily life, this book re-affirms the importance of cavalry troops in military victories of the period. Making use of original Greek source material, and featuring unpublished manuscript images, this follow-on volume to Warrior 118 Byzantine Infantryman c.900–1204 brings the world of the Byzantine cavalryman vividly to life.

By: Timothy Dawson
Illustrated by: Giuseppe Rava
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: No. 139
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 256g
ISBN: 9781846034046
ISBN 10: 1846034043
Series: Warrior
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 20 May 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction • Chronology • Recruitment/ Enlistment • Training • Appearance • Equipment • On Campaign • Belief and Belonging • Experience of Battle • After the Battle • Collecting/Museums/Re-enactment • Bibliography • Glossary • Index

Reviews for Byzantine Cavalryman c.900–1204

Byzantine Cavalryman c.900-1204 takes a completely different look at the subject from light horse arches to the super-heavy, armored cataphracts... Author Timothy Dawson goes into great detail about Byzantine cavalrymen fro their recruitment to their training, equipment and campaigning... Illustrator Giuseppe Rava's excellent color plates are very clear and show a great amount of detail. -John Burt, Toy Soldier & Model Figure