Riding for Caesar - The Roman Emperor''s Horseguard

Professor Speidel's book represents the first history of the Roman horse guard ever written and provides a readable account of the intricate part these men played in the fate of the Roman empire and its emperors.

List of contents

1 From Caesar to Nero2 Riding high: the second century 3 The roughshod third century 4 Tall and handsome horsemen 5 Aristocratic officers 6 Weapons and warfare 7 Life in Rome 8 Gods and graves 9 Training faithful frontier armies 10 Death at the Milvian Bridge. Conclusion, Map of the Roman Empire

About the author

Micheal P. Speidel

Summary

Professor Speidel's book represents the first history of the Roman horse guard ever written and provides a readable account of the intricate part these men played in the fate of the Roman empire and its emperors.

Product details

• Authors: Michael P. Speidel, Micheal P Speidel, Micheal P. Speidel, Speidel Micheal P.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.05.2015
• EAN: 9780415620055
• ISBN: 978-0-415-62005-5
• No. of pages: 244
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / Ancient / General, HISTORY / Europe / General, Ancient Rome, Ancient History, Classical history / classical civilisation