The Medieval Horse

""A fresh and wonderfully comprehensive study of medieval horses and their relationship with humans, from breeding and training to the elite warhorse and the humble Welsh 'dung-mare, ' and to horses in literature, myth and superstition in Europe, the Arab lands, India and China. The book reflects both the most recent international research in this field and the author's deep knowledge and understanding of horses.""--John Clark, curator emeritus, London Museum ""Ropa takes the reader on an exhilarating journey into relatively unexplored territory as well as revisiting some familiar historical spaces. This book successfully contends with much of the mythology surrounding the subject without losing any of its magic.""--Miriam A. Bibby, co-editor-in-chief of 'Cheiron: The International Journal of Equine and Equestrian History' ""The Medieval Horse is a comprehensive and readable exploration of the many meanings of horses in the Middle Ages. The book is a feast not just for history and literature scholars but for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the period without getting lost in buzzwords and theory.""--Susanna Forrest, author of 'The Age of the Horse: An Equine Journey through Human History'