George Taylor Denison, a professional military man, author of many works on military affairs, created a unique work on the general history of cavalry from ancient times to the second half of the 19th century. Using the example of the greatest battles, the author traced how the role and significance of cavalry in the hostilities of different peoples changed throughout the history of mankind, considered the organization of cavalry and tactics of warfare in different eras under the banners of great commanders, as well as the peculiarities of the armament and equipment of cavalry soldiers.