Cavalry were an important part of almost every ancient army, yet modern writers have neglected them in favour of the infantry of the Greek phalanx and the Roman legions. Warhorse seeks to correct this injustice. Phil Sidnell challenges the common view that ancient cavalry were useful for scouting and raiding but left the real fighting to the foot soldiers. In fact, he argues, they were often used in a shock role and proved decisive on many occasions. The famous victories of great generals such as Alexander, Hannibal and Julius Caesar could not have been won without a full appreciation of the battle-winning potential of the cavalry. Drawing heavily on the ancient sources, Warhorse takes the reader on a thrilling ride through numerous vividly recreated battles, from the earliest civilizations to the Battle of Hastings, to reveal the horsemen of the ancient world in their full and deadly glory. 'A wonderful book ... written in a very clear and quick-paced writing style. It should become a classic.' PETER G. TSOURAS, US defence intelligence analyst and author and editor of many books, including Alexander: The Invincible King of Macedonia. 'Sidnell has produced a highly readable study of the combat role of cavalry in the ancient world ... argues his point in an imaginative thorough fashion ... this book will appeal to a wide range of readers.' CHOICE, June 2007
Cavalry were an important part of almost every ancient army, yet modern writers have neglected them in favour of the infantry of the Greek phalanx and the Roman legions. Warhorse seeks to correct this injustice. Phil Sidnell challenges the common view that ancient cavalry were useful for scouting and raiding but left the real fighting to the foot soldiers. In fact, he argues, they were often used in a shock role and proved decisive on many occasions. The famous victories of great generals such as Alexander, Hannibal and Julius Caesar could not have been won without a full appreciation of the battle-winning potential of the cavalry. Drawing heavily on the ancient sources, Warhorse takes the reader on a thrilling ride through numerous vividly recreated battles, from the earliest civilizations to the Battle of Hastings, to reveal the horsemen of the ancient world in their full and deadly glory. 'A wonderful book ... written in a very clear and quick-paced writing style. It should become a classic.' PETER G. TSOURAS, US defence intelligence analyst and author and editor of many books, including Alexander: The Invincible King of Macedonia. 'Sidnell has produced a highly readable study of the combat role of cavalry in the ancient world ... argues his point in an imaginative thorough fashion ... this book will appeal to a wide range of readers.' CHOICE, June 2007
This exhibition catalog explores a selection of the British artist Phil Collins' work from 2001 to the "Free Fotolab" series in 2009. The book comes in 8 book cover variations with 8 different tipped-in cover images.
Against All Odds * All of My Life * Big Noise * Doesn't Anybody Stay Together Anymore? * Do You Remember? * Find a Way to My Heart * I Cannot Believe It's True * If Leaving Me Is Easy * I Missed Again * In the Air Tonight * Like China * One More Night * You Know What I Mean and many more.
This is not your father's Artist Biography. There are no essays waxing on about the work and meaning. This is a living collection of photos and notes that cover nearly 20 years documenting the life and projects of Artist Phil Hansen (still alive). For what it lacks in depth (coming in the next edition) it makes up in scale. There are over 700 pages of photos, notes and artworks from the personal archives of the Artist. This book also includes a previously unpublished book of mazes and portions of this book act as a flip book. The artist also encourages you to email him if you wonder about something you see or don't see -- your note might prompt an expansion in the next edition.
Against All Odds * Doesn't Anybody Stay Together Anymore? * Don't Lose My Number * Easy Lover * I Don't Care Anymore * I'm Not Moving * Inside Out * Take Me Home * This Must Be Love * Tomorrow Never Knows * (The) West Side * Who Said I Would * You Can't Hurry Love * You Know What I Mean and many more.
Against All Odds * Another Day in Paradise * Don't Lose My Number * Easy Lover * Everyday * A Groovy Kind of Love * I Wish It Would Rain Down * In the Air Tonight * Separate Lives (Love Theme from White Nights) * Something Happened on the Way to Heaven * Sussudio * Take Me Home * Two Hearts (from Buster) * We Wait and We Wonder * You Can't Hurry Home.
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Something Happened on the Way to Heaven * Against All Odds * Who Said I Would * One More Night * Don't Lose My Number * Do You Remember * Another Day in Paradise * Separate Lives * In the Air Tonight * You Can't Hurry Love * Two Hearts * Sussudio * Groovy Kind of Love * Easy Lover * Take Me Home.
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