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The Gladius

The Gladius
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 84
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ISBN-10 : 9781472815873
ISBN-13 : 1472815874
Rating : 4/5 (874 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Gladius by : M.C. Bishop

Download or read book The Gladius written by M.C. Bishop and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-11-17 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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