The Gladius - The Roman Short Sword (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Osprey Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Weapon
Release date:	November 2016
Authors:	M.C. Bishop
Illustrators:	Peter Dennis (Illustrator)
Dimensions:	248 x 184 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	80
ISBN-13:	978-1-4728-1585-9
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Antiques & collectables > Militaria, arms & armour Books > Humanities > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Weapons & equipment > General Books > History > European history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE
LSN:	1-4728-1585-8
Barcode:	9781472815859

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