Download or read book The Iron Age Horseshoe and its Derivatives written by Gordon Ward and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-26 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The Iron Age Horseshoe and its Derivatives” is a vintage study of the history and development of the horseshoe. It explores the different types of horse shoe, providing historical information, detailed descriptions, and more. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in farriery and its history. Contents include: “Horses – Care and Maintenance”, “Blacksmithing”, “The Iron Age Horseshoe and its Derivatives”, “The Saffron Walden Shoes”, “The Fiddle-Key Nail”, “Why not a ‘Roman’ Shoe?”, “Variants within the Normal Iron Age Type”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the care and maintenance of horses.
Download or read book The Manufacture and Form of Horseshoes A Collection of Historical Articles on the Construction and Design of Horseshoes written by Various and published by Naismith Press. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume comprises a collection of historical articles on the construction and design of horseshoes, with information on methodology, tools, common problems, and more. Written in clear, concise language and full of valuable information and tips, this collection will be of considerable value for the novice farrier or discerning equestrian. It would make for a worthy addition to any collection of equine literature. The articles contained herein include: 'A Horseshoer'; 'Shoeing and Balancing the Light Harness Horse'; 'The Art of Horse-Shoeing for Farriers'; and 'The Iron Age of Horseshoe and its Derivatives'. We are proud to republish this vintage book, now complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on the care and management of horses.
Download or read book The Medieval Horse and Its Equipment C 1150 C 1450 written by John Clark and published by Boydell Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Horsemen of Israel written by Deborah O’Daniel Cantrell and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2011-06-23 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost every book in the Hebrew Bible mentions horses and chariots in some manner, usually in a military context. However, the importance of horses, chariots, and equestrians in ancient Israel is typically mentioned only in passing, if at all, by historians, hippologists, and biblical scholars. When it is mentioned, the topic engenders a great deal of confusion. Notwithstanding the substantial textual and archaeological evidence of the horse’s historic presence, recent scholars seem to be led by a general belief that there were very few horses in Iron Age Israel and that Israel’s chariotry was insignificant. The reason for this current sentiment is tied primarily to the academic controversy of the past 50 years over whether the 17 tripartite-pillared buildings excavated at Megiddo in the early 20th century were, in fact, stables. Although the original excavators, archaeologists from the University of Chicago, designated these buildings as stables, a number of scholars (and a few archaeologists) later challenged this view and adopted alternative interpretations. After they “reassessed” the Megiddo stables as “storehouses,” “marketplaces,” or “barracks,” the idea developed that there was no place for the horses to be kept and, therefore, there must have been few horses in Israel. The lack of stables, when added to the suggestion that Iron Age Israel could not have afforded to buy expensive horses and maintain an even more expensive chariotry, led to a dearth of horses in ancient Israel; or so the logic goes that has permeated the literature. Cantrell’s book attempts to dispel this notion. Too often today, scholars ignore or diminish the role of the horse in battle. It is important to remember that ancient historians took for granted knowledge about horses that modern scholars have now forgotten or never knew. Cantrell’s involvement with horses as a rider, competitor, trainer, breeder, and importer includes equine experience ranging from competitive barrel-racing to jumping, and for the past 25 years, dressage. The Horsemen of Israel relies on the author’s knowledge of and experience with horses as well as her expertise in the field of ancient Near Eastern languages, literature, and archaeology.
Download or read book The Medieval Horse and Its Equipment C 1150 c 1450 written by Museum of London and published by Stationery Office Books (TSO). This book was released on 1995 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Horses played a vital role in medieval life. This catalogue describes and illustrates over 400 medieval finds, associated with horses, excavated in London in recent years. It includes harness, horseshoes, spurs and curry combs, and ranges from everyday artefacts to highly wrought decorative pieces. An introductory chapter surveys the role of the horse and horse husbandry in medieval London, discussing the use of pack-horses and carts in and around London, and the function of the marshal or farrier. The book also deals with the size and power of the medieval horse, including the size of a knight's Great Horse, and why it took three horses to haul a medieval cart.
Download or read book Ulster Journal of Archaeology written by and published by . This book was released on 1954 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Iron Age Round House written by D. W. Harding and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2009-11-19 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully illustrated study of Iron Age round-houses, which explores not just their architectural aspects but more importantly their role in the social, economic and ritual structure of their communities, and their significance as symbols of Iron Age society in the face of Romanization.
Download or read book The Roman Cavalry written by Karen R. Dixon and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cavalry was a vital part of the army of Rome and it played a significant role in the expansion and success of the Roman Empire. Karen R. Dixon and Pat Southern describe the origins of the mounted units of the Roman army and trace their development from temporary allied troops to the regular alae and cohorts. They have drawn together evidence from a wide variety of sources: archaeological, epigraphic and literary, as well as comparing ancient testimony with more recent experience of the use of cavalry. The book covers the subject from the perspective of both the men and the horses. How were the horses selected and disposed of; how were they trained, stabled and fed? How were the men recruited, organized and equipped; and what were the conditions of service for a Roman cavalryman? The cavalry had to be employed in peacetime and this is discussed as well as its role in war. The image of the Roman cavalry is often one of excitement and glory but the authors are aware that a true picture must not overlook the routine and the suffering. This book provides a comprehensive account of the Roman cavalry and the current state of knowledge concerning it. The wide selection of illustrations includes original drawings by Karen R. Dixon.
Download or read book A Companion to the Archaeology of the Roman Empire 2 Volume Set written by Barbara Burrell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-03-13 with total page 1215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A one-of-a-kind exploration of archaeological evidence from the Roman Empire between 44 BCE and 337 CE In A Companion to the Archaeology of the Roman Empire, distinguished scholar and archaeologist Professor Barbara Burrell delivers an illuminating and wide-ranging discussion of peoples, institutions, and their material remains across the Roman Empire. Divided into two parts, the book begins by focusing on the “unifying factors,” institutions and processes that affected the entire empire. This ends with a chapter by Professor Greg Woolf, Ronald J. Mellor Professor of Ancient History at UCLA, which summarizes and enlarges upon the themes and contributions of the volume. Meanwhile, the second part brings out local patterns and peculiarities within the archaeological remains of the City of Rome as well as almost every province of its empire. Each chapter is written by a noted scholar whose career has focused on the subject. Chronological coverage for each chapter is formally 44 BCE to 337 CE, but since material remains are not always so closely datable, most chapters center on the first three centuries of the Common Era, plus or minus 50 years. In addition, the book is amply illustrated and includes new and little-known finds from oft-ignored provinces. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to the peoples and operations of the Roman Empire, including not just how the center affected the periphery ("Romanization") but how peripheral provinces operated on their own and among their neighbors Comprehensive explorations of local patterns within individual provinces Contributions from a diverse panel of leading scholars in the field A unique form of organization that brings out systems across the empire, such as transport across sea, rivers and roads; monetary systems; pottery and foodways; the military; construction and technology Perfect for graduate and advanced undergraduate students of archaeology and the history of the Roman Empire, A Companion to the Archaeology of the Roman Empire will also earn a place in the libraries of professional archaeologists in other fields, including Mayanists, medievalists, and Far Eastern scholars seeking comparanda and bibliography on other imperial structures.
Download or read book The Antiquaries Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Catalogue written by Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology. Library and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Catalogue Authors written by Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology. Library and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Catalogue of Romano British Ironwork in the Museum of Antiquities Newcastle Upon Tyne written by Museum of Antiquities of the University and Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grossbritannien/Irland - Römerzeit - Trachtbestandteile - Werkzeuge - Burg.
Download or read book The Barracks of the Roman Army from the 1st to 3rd Centuries A D written by David P. Davison and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Catalogue Subjects written by Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology. Library and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Maiden Castle written by Niall M. Sharples and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report discusses the results of a programme of research in 1985 and 1986 into the history of the hillfort of Maiden Castle as part of a wider, continuing programme of work concerned with the improved management of the monument. This involved three studies aimed at understanding the detailed history of human activity: a survey of the setting of the monument, detailed geophysical and ground survey of the earthworks and interior, and selective excavation. The large quantities of artefactual and environmental material which were recovered are described and placed within this history of occupation. Activity on the hilltop ranged from the construction of a double ditched enclosure, a Bank Barrow, and other Neolithic occupation, through a period of comparative inactivity, to the period of hillfort building and occupation in the Iron Age. The occupation of the hillfort went through a period of sustained development from loosely structured agglomerations of houses to regularly laid out 'streets'. There was some occupation of the hilltop after the Roman Conquest, and a temple was later constructed within the abandoned hillfort. After the abandonment of the temple, the principal function of the hilltop became that of pasture for the lowlying settlements in the valleys of the Frome and South Winterborne and has remained so until the present day.
