Description
| Product ID: | 9781472815859 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | CN |
| Series: | Weapon |
| Title: | The Gladius |
| Subtitle: | The Roman Short Sword |
| Authors: | Author: M.C. Bishop, Peter Dennis |
| Page Count: | 80 |
| Subjects: | European history, European history, Ancient history, Military history, Weapons and equipment, Militaria, arms and armour, Classical history / classical civilisation, Military history, Weapons & equipment, Militaria, arms & armour, Ancient Rome, BCE to c 500 CE |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating This fully illustrated study draws upon the latest research to tell the enthralling story of the Roman short sword at war, and will appeal to Roman historians, reenactors, and wargamers. 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. |
| Imprint Name: | Osprey Publishing |
| Publisher Name: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2016-11-17 |
