The Gladius: The Roman Short Sword
M.C. Bishop
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.
Drawing together 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.
Drawing together 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.
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Volume:
051
Year:
2017
Publisher:
Osprey Publishing / Bloomsbury Publishing
Language:
english
Pages:
84
ISBN 10:
1472815858
ISBN 13:
9781472815859
Series:
Weapon
File:
PDF, 96.45 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2017
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