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Uniform Title: Hipparchikos. English

Title: The Cavalry General

Note: Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by John Bickers, and David Widger

Summary: "The Cavalry General" by Xenophon is a historical treatise written in the early classical period of ancient Greece. This work serves as a guide on the essential qualities and duties of a cavalry commander (hipparch), detailing the organization, training, and tactics necessary for effective cavalry operations. Xenophon, who was not only a soldier but also a philosopher and historian, uses his firsthand experience to craft a manual that underscores the importance of discipline, preparation, and tactical knowledge in managing a cavalry force. In the book, Xenophon outlines a comprehensive guide for the cavalry commander, emphasizing the necessity of proper training for both horse and rider. He discusses the importance of maintaining horses in optimal condition and the need for troopers to be skilled in mounted combat, particularly the accurate javelin throw. The text also elaborates on the organizational structure of cavalry units, the need for discipline, and the significance of a strong relationship between the commander and their men. Moreover, Xenophon emphasizes various tactics for engagement and retreats, urging commanders to be astute in their strategy by utilizing terrain and understanding the enemy's position. Overall, "The Cavalry General" is a foundational text that reflects the military principles of ancient Greece, showcasing Xenophon's insights into effective cavalry leadership and operations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Xenophon, 432 BCE-351? BCE

Translator: Dakyns, Henry Graham, 1838-1911

EBook No.: 1172

Published: Jan 1, 1998

Downloads: 184

Language: English

Subject: Classical literature

Subject: Cavalry -- Greece -- History

Subject: Military art and science -- Greece -- Early works to 1800

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

LoCC: Military science: Cavalry, Armor

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:1172:2 1998-01-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Dakyns, Henry Graham Xenophon en 1
2024-11-09T16:50:15Z The Cavalry General

This edition has images.

Uniform Title: Hipparchikos. English

Title: The Cavalry General

Note: Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by John Bickers, and David Widger

Summary: "The Cavalry General" by Xenophon is a historical treatise written in the early classical period of ancient Greece. This work serves as a guide on the essential qualities and duties of a cavalry commander (hipparch), detailing the organization, training, and tactics necessary for effective cavalry operations. Xenophon, who was not only a soldier but also a philosopher and historian, uses his firsthand experience to craft a manual that underscores the importance of discipline, preparation, and tactical knowledge in managing a cavalry force. In the book, Xenophon outlines a comprehensive guide for the cavalry commander, emphasizing the necessity of proper training for both horse and rider. He discusses the importance of maintaining horses in optimal condition and the need for troopers to be skilled in mounted combat, particularly the accurate javelin throw. The text also elaborates on the organizational structure of cavalry units, the need for discipline, and the significance of a strong relationship between the commander and their men. Moreover, Xenophon emphasizes various tactics for engagement and retreats, urging commanders to be astute in their strategy by utilizing terrain and understanding the enemy's position. Overall, "The Cavalry General" is a foundational text that reflects the military principles of ancient Greece, showcasing Xenophon's insights into effective cavalry leadership and operations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Xenophon, 432 BCE-351? BCE

Translator: Dakyns, Henry Graham, 1838-1911

EBook No.: 1172

Published: Jan 1, 1998

Downloads: 184

Language: English

Subject: Classical literature

Subject: Cavalry -- Greece -- History

Subject: Military art and science -- Greece -- Early works to 1800

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

LoCC: Military science: Cavalry, Armor

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:1172:3 1998-01-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Dakyns, Henry Graham Xenophon en 1