Roman Heavy Cavalry (1): Cataphractarii & Clibanarii, 1st Century BC–5th Century AD

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Raffaele D'Amato Andrey Evgenevich Negin

Roman Heavy Cavalry (1)

Cataphractarii & Clibanarii, 1st Century BC–5th Century AD

Raffaele D'Amato , Andrey Evgenevich Negin

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Osprey
01 December 2018

History; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Military history; Land forces & warfare

Series: Elite

From the army of Marc Antony in the 1st century BC, Roman generals hired Oriental heavy armoured cavalry to serve in their military alongside the legions. These troops, both from the northern steppes and the Persian frontiers, continued an ancient tradition of using heavy armour and long lances, and fought in a compact formation for maximum shock effect. They were quite distinct from conventional Roman light cavalry, and they served across the Empire, including in Britain. They became ever more important during the 3rd century wars against Parthia, both to counter their cavalry and to form a mobile strategic reserve.

Displaying these impressive and imposing cavalry units using vivid specially commissioned artwork, this first book in a two part series on Roman Heavy Cavalry examines their use over the Imperial period up to the fall of Western Empire in the 5th century A.D.

By: Raffaele D'Amato , Andrey Evgenevich Negin
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 225
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm,
Weight: 212g
ISBN: 9781472830043
ISBN 10: 1472830040
Series: Elite
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 01 December 2018
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

* Introduction * Origins of heavy armoured cavalry – Thracian allies, and steppe peoples * History and dispersal of units * Organization * Tactics * Weapons – spears, long swords, maces * Armour and clothing * Horse armour * Standards and flags * Representative battles and campaigns * Bibliography

Dr Raffaele D'Amato is an experienced Turin-based researcher of the ancient and medieval military worlds. After achieving his first PhD in Romano-Byzantine Law, and having collaborated with the University of Athens, he gained a second doctorate in Roman military archaeology. He currently works in Istanbul at the Fatih University as visiting Professor for the TUBITAK (Turkish Government Research Institution) on a project linked to the arms and armour of Rome and Byzantium. Andrey Negin was born in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, and graduated from Nizhny Novgorod State University, which was named after N.I. Lobachevsky (Russian Federation). There, he was candidate of historical sciences (PhD), and a member of the department of history of the Ancient World and Classical Languages. His current area of study is ancient Roman armour, specifically researching Roman parade and ceremonial armour. All of these themes are reflected in his publications on the pages of Russian and foreign archaeological publications, including the monographs: The Roman legions in battle (co-author A.V. Mahlayuk) and Roman ceremonial and tournament armament .

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