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The Gladius: The Roman Short Sword (Weapon)

The Gladius: The Roman Short Sword (Weapon)

by M.C. Bishop (Author), Peter Dennis (Illustrator)

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    Paperback 2016

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Synopsis

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.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 80
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Published: 17 Nov 2016
ISBN 10: 1472815858
ISBN 13: 9781472815859
Book Overview: Central to the Romans' conquest of the known world, the gladius has become an emblem of the legions that helped secure the empire. This fully illustrated study draws upon the latest findings to tell the enthralling story of the Roman short sword at war, and will appeal to historians interested in the Roman military and reenactors and wargamers eager to recreate it.

Media Reviews
I found the section on 'Manufacture' quite enlightening as M. C. Bishop utilizes scientific analysis of the blades to further understanding the evolution of the gladius. - IPMS/USA
Author Bio
Writer, publisher and archaeologist M.C. Bishop is an authority on all aspects of Ancient Rome at war, with particular emphasis on arms and armour of the era. He has written, co-written or edited dozens of books and articles on the subject, and leads tours of Hadrian's Wall and other Roman sites. This is Mike's first book for Osprey. Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.