$42.57
- Paperback
64 pages
- Release Date
30 October 2023
Summary
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 legionaries and auxiliaries throughout Rome’s history. Developed by the Celts and quickly adopted by the Romans, mail armour was easy to make and required little maintenance. Sc…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472851703 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1472851706 |
| Author: | M.C. Bishop, Giuseppe Rava |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 64 |
| Release Date: | 30 October 2023 |
| Weight: | 215g |
| Dimensions: | 244mm x 184mm x 6mm |
| Series: | Elite |
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About The Author
M.C. Bishop
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, including volumes on the gladius, pilum and spatha for the Osprey Weapon series and Roman Shields for Osprey Elite.
Giuseppe Rava has established himself as a leading military history artist. He lives and works in Italy.
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