The Gladius

Author : M.C. Bishop
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472815874
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Guy de La Bédoyère
Publisher : Abacus
ISBN 13 : 9780349143910
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gladius written by Guy de La Bédoyère and published by Abacus. This book was released on 2021-11-04 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : M.C. Bishop
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472815866
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : M.C. Bishop
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 147283240X
Total Pages : 81 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Spatha written by M.C. Bishop and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-23 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adopted from the Celts in the 1st century BC, the spatha, a lethal and formidable chopping blade, became the primary sword of the Roman soldier in the Later Empire. Over the following centuries, the blade, its scabbard, and its system of carriage underwent a series of developments, until by the 3rd century AD it was the universal sidearm of both infantry and cavalry. Thanks to its long reach, the spatha was the ideal cavalry weapon, replacing the long gladius hispaniensis in the later Republican period. As the manner in which Roman infantrymen fought evolved, styles of hand-to-hand combat changed so much that the gladius was superseded by the longer spatha during the 2nd century AD. Like the gladius, the spatha was technologically advanced, with a carefully controlled use of steel. Easy maintenance was key to its success and the spatha was designed to be easily repaired in the field where access to a forge may have been limited. It remained the main Roman sword into the Late Roman period and its influence survived into the Dark Ages with Byzantine, Carolingian and Viking blades. Drawing together historical accounts, excavated artefacts and the results of the latest scientific analyses of the blades, renowned authority M.C. Bishop reveals the full history of the development, technology, training and use of the spatha: the sword that defended an empire.

Author : Mack A. Pattarozzi
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780764332395
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Gladius written by Mack A. Pattarozzi and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2009 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The M9 has been the United States Army's standard bayonet for over two decades - with no plans in sight to replace it. In fact, it is already the longest serving American bayonet, joining the M-16 as an enduring symbol of the American soldier. Without exaggeration, it has become an icon of the American Army in much the same way as the Gladius became symbolic of the Roman Legions. This book chiefly focuses on the M9, its manufacturers, evolution, variations, accessories, and collectability with the objective to spotlight only those M9s of military issue. Beyond that, the intention is to provide fellow collectors with a reference and a tool that will enhance their collecting experience through objective data as well as personal knowledge and experience. There is no other bayonet in all of American military history which possesses such a one of a kind individualism while at the same time displaying so obvious an American personality of design as the M9!

Author : Casey Loe
Publisher : Prima Games
ISBN 13 : 9780761542322
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gladius written by Casey Loe and published by Prima Games. This book was released on 2003 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GLADIUS: PRIMA'S OFFICIAL STRATEGY GUIDE gives players the strategy they need to manage a winning team of fierce gladiators. PRIMA helps players pick the right battles at the right time, use the wide range of magic and weapons available, and master the vital combos. This guide is a must-have in order to collect every certificate, unlock every region, and solve the mystery of the dark god! GAME STRENGTHS GLADIUS is a heady mix of a fighting game, sport game, and role-playing game. Players develop and manage a school of gladiators who, over time, gain experience, learn new skills, improve their abilities and finally test their might in epic battles. Players fight with deadly weapons and powerful magic, learn vital combat tactics, and enhance and customize characters. GLADIUS features a story mode as well as exhibition battles against computer-controlled opponents or up to four players in cooperative mode.

Author : M.C. Bishop
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472839633
Total Pages : 65 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Roman Shields written by M.C. Bishop and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-20 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The introduction of the scutum in the 4th century BC revolutionized the way the Romans fought. Instead of being purely defensive, the shield became a weapon in its own right. Using the top edge or boss to punch an opponent, or the lower rim to smash down on their feet, it served to unbalance an enemy and allow the sword to do its work. The versatility of the scutum was characterized by the testudo, a formation the Romans used offensively like a pedestrian tank. Meanwhile, other shield types equipped the auxiliaries who fought alongside the legionaries. The curved, rectangular scutum survived into the 3rd century AD, only to be replaced by an oval, slightly domed shield derived from the oval shields of Early Imperial auxiliaries. Drawing together historical accounts, excavated artefacts and the results of the latest scientific analyses of the boards and fittings, renowned authority M.C. Bishop reveals the development, technology, training and use of the scutum and other Roman shield types.

Author : Cotteswold Naturalists' Field Club
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Proceedings of the Cotteswold Naturalists' Field Club written by Cotteswold Naturalists' Field Club and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Cotteswold Naturalists' Field Club
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Proceedings written by Cotteswold Naturalists' Field Club and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Spencer C. Tucker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1289 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Weapons and Warfare [2 volumes] written by Spencer C. Tucker and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2020-03-26 with total page 1289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work covers major weapons throughout human history, beginning with clubs and maces; through crossbows, swords, and gunpowder; up to the hypersonic railgun, lasers, and robotic weapons under development today. Weapons and Warfare is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and highly informative overview of weapons and their impact on the course of human history. In addition to providing basic factual information, this encyclopedia will delve into the greater historical context and significance of each weapon. The chronological organization by time period will enable readers to fully understand the evolution of weapons throughout history. The work begins with a foreword by a top scholar and a detailed introductory essay by the editor that provides an illuminating historical overview of weapons. It then offers entries on more than 650 individual weapons systems. Each entry has sources for further reading. The weapons are presented alphabetically within six time periods, ranging from the prehistoric and ancient periods to the contemporary period. Each period has its own introduction that treats the major trends occurring in that era. In addition, 50 sidebars offer fascinating facts on various weapons. Numerous illustrations throughout the text are also included.