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The Gladius

The Roman Short Sword

Author: M.C. Bishop and Peter Dennis   Series: Weapon

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Central to the Romans' conquest of the known world, the gladius has become an emblem of the legions that helped secure the empire. This fully illustrated study draws upon the latest findings to tell the enthralling story of the Roman short sword at war, and will appeal to historians interested in the Roman military and reenactors and wargamers eager to recreate it.

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.

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Central to the Romans' conquest of the known world, the gladius has become an emblem of the legions that helped secure the empire. This fully illustrated study draws upon the latest findings to tell the enthralling story of the Roman short sword at war, and will appeal to historians interested in the Roman military and reenactors and wargamers eager to recreate it.

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.

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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, 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.

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Critic Reviews

“"I found the section on 'Manufacture' quite enlightening as M. C. Bishop utilizes scientific analysis of the blades to further understanding the evolution of the gladius." - IPMS/USA”

"I found the section on 'Manufacture' quite enlightening as M. C. Bishop utilizes scientific analysis of the blades to further understanding the evolution of the gladius." - IPMS/USA

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About the Author

Writer, publisher and archaeologist 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, and leads tours of Hadrian’s Wall and other Roman sites. This is Mike’s first book for Osprey.Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.

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Product Details

Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC | Osprey Publishing
Published
17th November 2016
Pages
80
ISBN
9781472815859

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