Riding for Caesar The Roman Emperor's Horseguard

Professor Speidel's book represents the first history of the Roman horse guard ever written and provides a readable account of the intricate part these men played in the fate of the Roman empire and its emperors.

1 From Caesar to Nero2 Riding high: the second century 3 The roughshod third century 4 Tall and handsome horsemen 5 Aristocratic officers 6 Weapons and warfare 7 Life in Rome 8 Gods and graves 9 Training faithful frontier armies 10 Death at the Milvian Bridge. Conclusion, Map of the Roman Empire

Micheal P. Speidel