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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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