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The eastern frontier of the Roman Empire its network of roads, trade routes, towns and forts is often conceived of as an 'edge' of both empire and civilisation but this…
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M.C. Bishop
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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The Roman long sword, the spatha, was central to the Romans’ defense of their empire–this title investigates the origins, development, combat use, and lasting legacy of this feared close-combat weapon.
Fully illustrated, this book investigates the articulated plate armour worn by Roman legionaries.
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An engaging history that traces the origins, combat uses and legacy of the Roman heavy javelin at war, with appeal to any enthusiast of Roman and ancient warfare.
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The Roman shield, the scutum, was central to the Romans’ conquest of the known world, and has become an emblem of the legions at the forefront of that effort. This…
M C Bishop
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.
