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This book represents the fruit of many years of study by a well
respected author in the field. It is well written so as to be very
readable for the non-academic whilst presenting a huge, and surely
definitive, array of evidence - Roman Army Talk on Roman Military
Dress An excellent and informative book from a very knowledgeable
author - Amazon.co.uk on Roman Military Dress Gathering together
stunning artwork from Graham Sumner's impressive, expansive
portfolio, featuring never-before-seen illustrations from the
artist and reminding us of his exceptional ability to bring Ancient
Rome to life through painting, this colourful, comprehensive
anthology is a must-have for any enthusiast of the period, and of
military history in general. Introduced with a foreword by
best-selling historian and author Adrian Goldsworthy, Sumner's
beautiful colour reconstructions of Ancient Roman warriors over
time are complemented expertly with informative, enlightening text
by eminent historian and author Simon Elliott. This combination of
Sumner's illustrations and Elliott's writing leaves no stone
unturned as they divulge information about this fascinating period
of military history in mesmerising, intricate detail. Readers will
swiftly become fully immersed in this ancient world, and will leave
it with a wealth of knowledge about and a profound understanding of
the warriors of Ancient Rome, and a great appreciation for Sumner
and Elliott's expertise in the area.
By the sixth century of the common era the Roman Empire already had
many hundreds of years of accumulated ceremonial embedded in its
government, and practical science embodied in its army. The
transition from Republic to Imperium and the more hierarchical
structure that entailed, and the absorption of Christianity into
state processes, had pushed the development of court ceremonial
apace, and particularly driven its embodiment and display in ever
more opulent regalia. The regalia embraced not only garments of
distinctive form and decoration, but also both dress and non-dress
accessories. It was crucial in displaying rank and function on an
everyday basis, yet was also varied considerably for special
occasions. Military dress largely reflected forms current amongst
ordinary men, but with an emphasis on functionality, eschewing the
excesses of fashion. Detailed literary and artistic sources,
archaeology and insights derived from reconstruction and practical
experience has gone into creating an incredibly lavish picture of
the clothing of the longest-enduring political entity in history.
An unparalleled exploration of films set in Ancient Rome, from the
silent Cleopatra to the modern rendition of Ben-Hur. No sooner had
the dazzling new technology of cinema been invented near the end of
the 19th century than filmmakers immediately turned to ancient
history for inspiration. Nero, Cleopatra, Caesar, and more all
found their way to the silver screen and would return again and
again in the decades that followed. But just how accurate were
these depictions of Ancient Rome? In Ancient Rome on the Silver
Screen: Myth versus Reality, Gregory S. Aldrete and Graham Sumner
provide a fascinating examination of 50 films set in Ancient Rome,
analyzing each for its historical accuracy of plot, characters,
costumes and sets. They also divulge insights into the process of
making each movie and the challenges the filmmakers faced in
bringing the Roman world to vivid cinematic life. Beginning with
the classics from the dawn of cinema, through the great golden age
of sword-and-sandals flicks in the 1950s, to the dramatic epics of
the modern day, Aldrete and Sumner test the authenticity of
Hollywood’s version of history. Featuring remarkable custom-made
paintings depicting characters as they appeared in film and how
they should have appeared if they were historically correct,
Ancient Rome on the Silver Screen delivers an invaluable
perspective of film and history. This unique collaboration between
professional illustrator and award-winning Roman historian offers a
deeper understanding of modern cinema and brings Roman history to
life.
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