Tuesday 10 June 2014

A History of Thessalian Cavalry Part 10


The following is part 10 of a 10 part brief outline of the history of ancient Thessaly highlighting the famous Thessalian cavalry—and Greek cavalry in general—up to the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE. If you encounter a word with which you are unfamiliar, be sure to check the ‘Glossary of Names and Terms’ (see the link on the right under Reference Aids).

Ancient Thessaly

Thessaly During the Reign of Alexander the Great, 336–323 BCE


Diodoros 17.17.4 = 1,800 Macedonian cavalry and 1,800 Thessalian cavalry.


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Footnotes:

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