M.C. Bishop The Gladius (Paperback) Weapon (UK IMPORT)

Description: Further DetailsTitle: The GladiusCondition: NewEAN: 9781472815859ISBN: 9781472815859Publisher: Osprey PublishingFormat: PaperbackRelease Date: 11/17/2016Item Height: 248mmItem Length: 184mmItem Width: 7mmItem Weight: 263gIllustrator: Peter DennisContributor: Peter Dennis (Illustrated by)Language: EnglishSubtitle: The Roman Short SwordISBN-10: 1472815858Description: 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: GBAuthor: M.C. BishopGenre: HistoryBook Series: WeaponTopic: Military History, Architecture & Antiques, Law & Politics, Ancient HistoryRelease Year: 2016 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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