Slingers and Sling Bullets in the Roman Civil Wars of the Late Republic, 90-31 BC

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

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Beskrivning

Slingers were an element in the Roman army over many centuries. Their activities are frequently reported in literary accounts of battles and sieges during the civil wars of the Late Republic. Sling bullets, in stone, clay and lead, have been found at many scenes of conflict. Lead bullets often bear brief inscriptions addressed to the recipients, naming military units, their commanders and centurions; others carry sexual insults. This is an ever-expanding body of ancient evidence. Yet some books on the Roman army scarcely mention slingers. This monograph seeks to redress the balance and draws attention to their role and effectiveness. It covers the period between the Social War of 90-89 BC and the close of the civil wars at the battle of Actium in 31 BC, encompassing the campaigns of Julius Caesar in Gaul between 58 and 50 BC, including his expeditions to Britain, the wars between Caesar and Pompey the Great (and his sons) in 49-45 BC, and between Caesar’s heirs and successors in 44-31 BC, including Mark Antony and the future emperor Augustus.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2023-11-24
Mått:174 x 245 x 5 mm
Vikt:800 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Archaeopress Roman Archaeology
Antal sidor:110
Förlag:Archaeopress
ISBN:9781803276403

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Professor Lawrence Keppie studied at the University of Glasgow, Balliol College Oxford, and The British School at Rome, where he was Scholar in Classical Studies. For 30 years he was a curator of archaeology at The Hunterian Museum, University of Glasgow, before retiring in 2003. He has excavated widely on Roman sites in Scotland, and in Italy. His many books include The Making of the Roman Army (1984, 1998), Understanding Roman Inscriptions (1991, 2001) and The Romans on the Bay of Naples (2009). He has held visiting appointments at The Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, N.J., The British School at Rome and The University of British Columbia, Vancouver.

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‘Overall, Keppie presents a clear, accessible and engaging discussion of the evidence and its wider context of use, meaning the work is suitable for students and general readers interested in the period and the Roman army, as well as researchers. By framing the evidence within what is known about slingers and their function, Keppie demonstrates not only the role of slingers within the Roman army, but also an understanding of their effectiveness and the various ways this enhances our interpretation of their sling bullets.’ – Hannah Cornwell (2024): sehepunkte 24

Innehållsförteckning

Preface Chapter 1: Slingers and slinging in the Roman worldIntroductionSlings, slingers and sling bulletsInscriptions on lead bulletsBalearic slingersA case study: the siege of Numantia, 134-133 BC Chapter 2: The Social War and the siege of Asculum, 90-89 BC Chapter 3: Sulla, Sertorius and Caesar, 89-50 BCQuintus SertoriusCaesar in Gaul, 58-50 BCSosus, King of Mauretania Chapter 4: Civil war 1: Caesar against Pompey and his sons, 49-45 BCThe battle of Ilerda, 49 BCDyrrhachium and Pharsalus, 48 BCCampaigns in Africa and Spain, 46-45 BCThe battle of Munda, 45 BC Chapter 5: Civil war 2: Caesar’s heirs and successors, 44-42 BCThe battle of Mutina, 43 BCEvents of 42 BC: Calabria, Sicily, Philippi Chapter 6: The siege of Perusia, 41-40 BC Chapter 7: From Perusia to Actium, 40-31 BC Chapter 8: Slingers under the Roman Empire Chapter 9: The role of slingers in battle and their effectiveness Chapter 10: Conclusion Reference 1: Glossary Reference 2: BibliographyEpigraphic corporaReferences Index