Roman Heavy Cavalry (2): AD 500–1450

Another excellent Osprey book and a companion to the first volume.The book provides a brief but detailed overview of this Roman cavalry type, together with relevant photographs of equipment and impressive colour plates. Excellent for the wargamer and those looking for an introduction to this cavalry type.

Libro di nicchia ben illustrato ma purtroppo scritto in inglese

In this Osprey Elite Series book, authors Andrey Negin and Raffaele D'Amato argue that heavy cavalry survived the demise of the Western portion of the Roman Empire. Drawing on evidence from surviving histories, artwork, and archeological finds, they contend that the Eastern Roman Empire employed heavy cavalry until nearly its demise in the 15th Century. Along the way, the authors address manning, equipment, and tactics of heavy cavalry units.The reader need not agree with the historical argument to appreciate the presentation. The book includes the expected color plates, along with commentary on uniforms and equipment. Of note, it appears that equipment evolved over time, thanks in part to contact with and combat against other mounted armed forces. Well recommended to the student of the Roman Empire as a concise but informative read.

su texto es muy interesante y sus ilustraciones buenisimas

Gorgeous reconstructions by Andrey Negin and excellent coverage of weapons and equipment used by the late Roman cavalry.