Gladius

The Roman Short Sword

AvM.C. Bishop

Häftad, Engelska, 2016

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One of the most feared weapons in the ancient world, the gladius was lethal both on the battlefield and in the arena.Literary sources tell of the terror it inspired, while archaeological evidence of wounds inflicted is testament to its deadly effect. By pulling together strands of literary, sculptural and archaeological evidence renowned expert M.C. Bishop creates a narrative of the gladius' development, exploring the way in which the shape of the short sword changed as soldiers and gladiators evolved their fighting style.Covering historical accounts, excavated artefacts and the results of the latest scientific analyses of the blades, this volume reveals the development, technology, training and use of the gladius hispaniensis: the sword that conquered the Mediterranean.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2016-11-17
Mått:180 x 244 x 8 mm
Vikt:295 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Weapon
Antal sidor:80
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustratör:Peter Dennis
ISBN:9781472815859

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Writer, publisher and archaeologist M.C. Bishop is an authority on all aspects of Ancient Rome at war, with particular emphasis on arms and armour of the era. He has written, co-written or edited dozens of books and articles on the subject, and leads tours of Hadrian’s Wall and other Roman sites. This is Mike’s first book for Osprey.Peter Dennis studied Illustration at Liverpool Art College. He has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.