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The Gladius
M.C. Bishop
其他書名
The Roman Short Sword
出版Bloomsbury Publishing, 2016-11-17
主題Antiques & Collectibles / Firearms & WeaponsHistory / Ancient / RomeHistory / Ancient / GeneralHistory / Military / GeneralHistory / Military / WeaponsAntiques & Collectibles / Subjects & Themes / Military
ISBN14728158669781472815866
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=lswhDQAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋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.