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Title: The Gladius Condition: New EAN: 9781472815859 ISBN: 9781472815859 Publisher: Osprey Publishing Format: Paperback Release Date: 17/11/2016 Item Height: 248mm Item Length: 184mm Item Width: 7mm Item Weight: 263g Illustrator: Peter Dennis Contributor: Peter Dennis (Illustrated by) Language: English Subtitle: The Roman Short Sword ISBN-10: 1472815858 Description: 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. Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Author: M.C. Bishop Genre: History Book Series: Weapon Topic: Military History, Architecture & Antiques, Law & Politics, Ancient History Release Year: 2016
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