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Roman Cavalry Helmets
Av M.C. Bishop
Häftad, 2026
191 kr
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Renowned authority M. C. Bishop investigates the origins, development, manufacture, decoration and use of the Roman cavalry helmet.Roman cavalry helmets of the Republican period at first differed little from the infantry helmets and identifying them proves a challenging but not impossible task. In …
Gladius
The Roman Short Sword
Av M.C. Bishop
Häftad, 2016
4,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
195 kr
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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, …
Spatha
The Roman Long Sword
Av M.C. Bishop
Häftad, 2020
4,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
195 kr
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Adopted from the Celts in the 1st century BC, the spatha, a lethal and formidable chopping blade, became the primary sword of the Roman soldier in the Later Empire.Over the following centuries, the blade, its scabbard, and its system of carriage underwent a series of developments, until by the 3rd …
Gladius
The Roman Short Sword
Av M.C. Bishop
E-bok, 2016
224 kr
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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, …
Gladius
The Roman Short Sword
Av M.C. Bishop
E-bok, 2016
229 kr
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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, …
Pilum
The Roman Heavy Javelin
Av M.C. Bishop
Häftad, 2017
198 kr
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A heavy javelin, normally used as a shock weapon immediately before contact, the pilum was designed with a particular speciality: it could penetrate a shield and carry on into the individual behind it.Relying on mass rather than velocity, at short range a volley of pila had much the same effect on …
Pilum
The Roman Heavy Javelin
Av M.C. Bishop
E-bok, 2017
229 kr
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A heavy javelin, normally used as a shock weapon immediately before contact, the pilum was designed with a particular speciality: it could penetrate a shield and carry on into the individual behind it. Relying on mass rather than velocity, at short range a volley of pila had much the same effect on …
Pilum
The Roman Heavy Javelin
Av M.C. Bishop
E-bok, 2017
229 kr
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A heavy javelin, normally used as a shock weapon immediately before contact, the pilum was designed with a particular speciality: it could penetrate a shield and carry on into the individual behind it. Relying on mass rather than velocity, at short range a volley of pila had much the same effect on …
Spatha
The Roman Long Sword
Av M.C. Bishop
E-bok, 2020
194 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Adopted from the Celts in the 1st century BC, the spatha, a lethal and formidable chopping blade, became the primary sword of the Roman soldier in the Later Empire. Over the following centuries, the blade, its scabbard, and its system of carriage underwent a series of developments, until by the 3rd …
Spatha
The Roman Long Sword
Av M.C. Bishop
E-bok, 2020
196 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Adopted from the Celts in the 1st century BC, the spatha, a lethal and formidable chopping blade, became the primary sword of the Roman soldier in the Later Empire. Over the following centuries, the blade, its scabbard, and its system of carriage underwent a series of developments, until by the 3rd …
Roman Shields
Av M.C. Bishop
E-bok, 2020
208 kr
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The introduction of the scutum in the 4th century BC revolutionized the way the Romans fought. Instead of being purely defensive, the shield became a weapon in its own right. Using the top edge or boss to punch an opponent, or the lower rim to smash down on their feet, it served to unbalance an …
Roman Shields
Av M.C. Bishop
Häftad, 2020
186 kr
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The introduction of the scutum in the 4th century BC revolutionized the way the Romans fought. Instead of being purely defensive, the shield became a weapon in its own right.Using the top edge or boss to punch an opponent, or the lower rim to smash down on their feet, it served to unbalance an …
Roman Shields
Av M.C. Bishop
E-bok, 2020
214 kr
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The introduction of the scutum in the 4th century BC revolutionized the way the Romans fought. Instead of being purely defensive, the shield became a weapon in its own right. Using the top edge or boss to punch an opponent, or the lower rim to smash down on their feet, it served to unbalance an …
Roman Mail and Scale Armour
Av M.C. Bishop
E-bok, 2023
214 kr
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Fully illustrated, this study investigates the origins, evolution and use of the mail and scale armour worn by the soldiers and gladiators of Imperial Rome. Less glamorous than the Roman Army''s instantly recognizable plate armour but much more versatile, mail and scale armour were used by both …
Roman Mail and Scale Armour
Av M.C. Bishop
Häftad, 2023
184 kr
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Fully illustrated, this study investigates the origins, evolution and use of the mail and scale armour worn by the soldiers and gladiators of Imperial Rome.Less glamorous than the Roman Army’s instantly recognizable plate armour but much more versatile, mail and scale armour were used by both …
Roman Mail and Scale Armour
Av M.C. Bishop
E-bok, 2023
208 kr
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Fully illustrated, this study investigates the origins, evolution and use of the mail and scale armour worn by the soldiers and gladiators of Imperial Rome. Less glamorous than the Roman Army''s instantly recognizable plate armour but much more versatile, mail and scale armour were used by both …
Roman Plate Armour
Av M.C. Bishop
E-bok, 2022
194 kr
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Fully illustrated, this book investigates the articulated plate armour worn by Roman legionaries. First named by Renaissance historians studying the reliefs on Trajan''s Column, lorica segmentata evaded successful attempts to reconstruct it until a series of important archaeological finds in the …
Roman Plate Armour
Av M.C. Bishop
E-bok, 2022
196 kr
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Fully illustrated, this book investigates the articulated plate armour worn by Roman legionaries. First named by Renaissance historians studying the reliefs on Trajan''s Column, lorica segmentata evaded successful attempts to reconstruct it until a series of important archaeological finds in the …
Roman Plate Armour
Av M.C. Bishop
Häftad, 2022
172 kr
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Fully illustrated, this book investigates the articulated plate armour worn by Roman legionaries.First named by Renaissance historians studying the reliefs on Trajan’s Column, lorica segmentata evaded successful attempts to reconstruct it until a series of important archaeological finds in the 20th …
Roman Cavalry Tactics
Av M.C. Bishop
E-bok, 2025
183 kr
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A fully illustrated study of the Roman cavalry's evolution, this fascinating book chronicles tactics and composition from the time of the Republic to the fall of the Dominate.The cavalry 'wings' that probed ahead of the Roman Army played a key role in its campaigns of conquest, masking its marching …
Roman Cavalry Tactics
Av M.C. Bishop
E-bok, 2025
184 kr
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A fully illustrated study of the Roman cavalry's evolution, this fascinating book chronicles tactics and composition from the time of the Republic to the fall of the Dominate.The cavalry 'wings' that probed ahead of the Roman Army played a key role in its campaigns of conquest, masking its marching …
Roman Cavalry Tactics
Av M.C. Bishop
Häftad, 2025
184 kr
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A fully illustrated study of the Roman cavalry's evolution, this fascinating book chronicles tactics and composition from the time of the Republic to the fall of the Dominate.The cavalry ‘wings’ that probed ahead of the Roman Army played a key role in its campaigns of conquest, masking its marching …
Roman Infantry Helmets
Av M.C. Bishop
E-bok, 2025
189 kr
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This study investigates the development, manufacture, decoration and use of the Roman infantry helmet, a vital piece of personal protection equipment of both legionary and auxiliary troops. The protective headgear worn by Roman foot soldiers of the Republican period was adopted directly from the …
Roman Infantry Helmets
Av M.C. Bishop
Häftad, 2025
184 kr
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This study investigates the development, manufacture, decoration and use of the Roman infantry helmet, a vital piece of personal protection equipment of both legionary and auxiliary troops.The protective headgear worn by Roman foot soldiers of the Republican period was adopted directly from the …
Roman Infantry Helmets
Av M.C. Bishop
E-bok, 2025
189 kr
Lägg i varukorg
This study investigates the development, manufacture, decoration and use of the Roman infantry helmet, a vital piece of personal protection equipment of both legionary and auxiliary troops. The protective headgear worn by Roman foot soldiers of the Republican period was adopted directly from the …
Roman Cavalry Helmets
Av M.C. Bishop
E-bok, 2026
204 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Renowned authority M. C. Bishop investigates the origins, development, manufacture, decoration and use of the Roman cavalry helmet. Roman cavalry helmets of the Republican period at first differed little from the infantry helmets and identifying them proves a challenging but not impossible task. In …
Roman Cavalry Helmets
Av M.C. Bishop
E-bok, 2026
204 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Renowned authority M. C. Bishop investigates the origins, development, manufacture, decoration and use of the Roman cavalry helmet. Roman cavalry helmets of the Republican period at first differed little from the infantry helmets and identifying them proves a challenging but not impossible task. In …
Handbook to Roman Legionary Fortresses
Av M.C. Bishop
E-bok, 2021
126 kr
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This is a reference guide to Roman legionary fortresses throughout the former Roman Empire, of which approximately eighty-five have been located and identified. With the expansion of the empire and the garrisoning of its army in frontier regions during the 1st century AD, Rome began to concentrate …
The Secret History of the Roman Roads of Britain
And Their Impact on Military History
Av M.C. Bishop
E-bok, 2021
126 kr
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There have been many books on Britain's Roman roads, but none have considered in any depth their long-term strategic impact. Mike Bishop shows how the road network was vital not only in the Roman strategy of conquest and occupation, but influenced the course of British military history during …
Lucius Verus and the Roman Defence of the East
Av M.C. Bishop
E-bok, 2018
153 kr
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"The first biography of Marcus Aurelius'' adopted brother and co-emperor . . . a valuable read for anyone with an interest in Roman history."—The NYMAS Review Lucius Verus is one of the least regarded Roman emperors, despite the fact that he was co-ruler with his adoptive brother Marcus Aurelius …
