Project Gutenberg 1998-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 326 Xenophon -431 -355 Ξενοφών Jenofonte Xénophon Dakyns, Henry Graham 1838 1911 Dakyns, H. G. (Henry Graham) Dakyns, Henry G. (Henry Graham) Hipparchikos. English The Cavalry General Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hipparchicus Produced by John Bickers, and David Widger "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.) Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Classical literature Cavalry -- Greece -- History Military art and science -- Greece -- Early works to 1800 PA UE Text Category: History - Ancient Category: History - Warfare 114590 2025-08-01T08:45:57.903300 text/html 110429 2013-01-16T07:16:30 text/html; charset=us-ascii 106799 2025-08-01T08:46:02.295260 application/epub+zip 107572 2025-08-01T08:45:59.670290 application/epub+zip 107572 2025-08-01T08:45:58.555287 application/epub+zip 209919 2025-08-01T08:46:04.167265 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 206446 2025-08-01T08:46:01.684282 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 180730 2022-09-01T09:46:54.904694 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 100084 2023-10-01T08:01:53.902730 text/plain 17387 2025-08-01T08:46:04.316240 application/rdf+xml 12723 2025-08-01T08:45:59.050264 image/jpeg 3273 2025-08-01T08:45:58.800264 image/jpeg 105819 2025-08-01T08:45:57.917291 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia