Civilization 4 problem

[sesi5674u]

I am finding civilization4 too difficult to play.Can any of you guys give me some guides.Also i find it very difficult to capture my enemy's capital city.Even a longbowman there seems to easily resist my high level cavalry.Is there something i have missed?Pls help.............

[rohan4pal]

on which difficulty u r playin'.............

[Third Eye]

http://www.gamefaqs.com/computer/doswin/file/919352/47887
http://www.gamefaqs.com/computer/doswin/file/919352/40105

[Caesar]

Its best you start with lower difficulties.In civ 4 theres a large fortification/hill bonuses plus with a few defence upgrades fortified logbowmen can easily defeat cavalary.