Roman Military Equipment from the Punic Wars to the Fall of Rome
M.C. Bishop/ J.C. Coulston
Rome's rise to empire is often said to have owed much to the efficiency and military skill of her armies and their technological superiority over barbarian enemies. But just how 'advanced' was Roman military equipment? What were its origins and how did it evolve? The authors of this book have gathered a wealth of evidence from all over the Roman Empire - excavated examples as well as pictorial and documentary sources - to present a picture of what range of equipment would be available at any given time, what it would look like and how it would function. They examine how certain pieces were adopted from Rome's enemies and adapted to particular conditions of warfare prevailing in different parts of the Empire. They also investigate in detail the technology of military equipment and the means by which it was produced, and discuss wider questions such as the status of the soldier in Roman society. Both the specially prepared illustrations and the text have been completely revised for the second edition of this detailed and authoritative handbook, bringing it up to date with the very latest research.
M.C. Bishop/ J.C. Coulston
Rome's rise to empire is often said to have owed much to the efficiency and military skill of her armies and their technological superiority over barbarian enemies. But just how 'advanced' was Roman military equipment? What were its origins and how did it evolve? The authors of this book have gathered a wealth of evidence from all over the Roman Empire - excavated examples as well as pictorial and documentary sources - to present a picture of what range of equipment would be available at any given time, what it would look like and how it would function. They examine how certain pieces were adopted from Rome's enemies and adapted to particular conditions of warfare prevailing in different parts of the Empire. They also investigate in detail the technology of military equipment and the means by which it was produced, and discuss wider questions such as the status of the soldier in Roman society. Both the specially prepared illustrations and the text have been completely revised for the second edition of this detailed and authoritative handbook, bringing it up to date with the very latest research.
The Weapons of the Romans
Michel Feugere
Weapons of the Romans' began life as a French title, being first published in Paris in 1993 - and comes across well in its English translation. What it does particularly well is fit examples of weapon types (mainly discovered through archaeological investigation) into a coherent framework. There are many examples of pieces - with a strong emphasis on French, German and other European objects as well as reference to some well known English material. There are also copious black and white pictures, being essentially photos, tables and archaeological illustrations, to help tell the story. These are generally very well chosen, and in some instances help cut down on the lengthy word descriptions which might well otherwise be required.
Michel Feugere
Weapons of the Romans' began life as a French title, being first published in Paris in 1993 - and comes across well in its English translation. What it does particularly well is fit examples of weapon types (mainly discovered through archaeological investigation) into a coherent framework. There are many examples of pieces - with a strong emphasis on French, German and other European objects as well as reference to some well known English material. There are also copious black and white pictures, being essentially photos, tables and archaeological illustrations, to help tell the story. These are generally very well chosen, and in some instances help cut down on the lengthy word descriptions which might well otherwise be required.
The Roman Legions Recreated in Colour Photographs
Daniel Peterson
This is a must have for all of those with a unhealthy craving for more information about Roman military equipment. The book recreates the development of the equipment of the Roman Legions from the mythical past of the early republic, to the early 5th century AD, with the participation of several of the more known reconstruction groups, the Ermine Street Guard among others. Daggers, shields, helmets, standards, artillery, nothing is missing! All reconstructed from archeological findings and depicted in high quality color photographs in historical settings.
Daniel Peterson
This is a must have for all of those with a unhealthy craving for more information about Roman military equipment. The book recreates the development of the equipment of the Roman Legions from the mythical past of the early republic, to the early 5th century AD, with the participation of several of the more known reconstruction groups, the Ermine Street Guard among others. Daggers, shields, helmets, standards, artillery, nothing is missing! All reconstructed from archeological findings and depicted in high quality color photographs in historical settings.
Greece and Rome at War
Peter Connolly
This book summarizes almost a millenium of warfare, not only in words but also with a large number of the authors own excellent paintings. The development of all instruments of war ranging from arrows to battleships, military organisation, tactics of battle, fortifications and siege techniques (not only of the two empires themselves but also of their adversaries) is covered. The battles covered by the book are illustrated with photographs of topographic models of the battlefield as well as photographs from the actual site as it looks today. This book sets standards for what books on history should be like.
Peter Connolly
This book summarizes almost a millenium of warfare, not only in words but also with a large number of the authors own excellent paintings. The development of all instruments of war ranging from arrows to battleships, military organisation, tactics of battle, fortifications and siege techniques (not only of the two empires themselves but also of their adversaries) is covered. The battles covered by the book are illustrated with photographs of topographic models of the battlefield as well as photographs from the actual site as it looks today. This book sets standards for what books on history should be like.
Roman Military Clothing: 100 BC - AD 200 Vol 1
Graham Sumner
This first book in a two-part study offers a fascinating new review of little-known evidence regarding the clothing of the Roman Army, from the late Republic to the end of the early Empire. The author-illustrator draws upon written, pictorial, sculptural and archaeological sources to reconstruct the appearance of the Roman soldier on all those occasions when he was not concealed by armour - that is, on most days throughout his career. This detailed account by an expert in his field, is accompanied by numerous illustrations and eight full colour plates.
Graham Sumner
This first book in a two-part study offers a fascinating new review of little-known evidence regarding the clothing of the Roman Army, from the late Republic to the end of the early Empire. The author-illustrator draws upon written, pictorial, sculptural and archaeological sources to reconstruct the appearance of the Roman soldier on all those occasions when he was not concealed by armour - that is, on most days throughout his career. This detailed account by an expert in his field, is accompanied by numerous illustrations and eight full colour plates.
Roman Military Clothing: AD 200 - 400 Vol. 2
Graham Sumner
This is the second title in a fascinating new study of the little-known evidence concerning the clothing of the Roman Army, from the late Republic to the end of the Empire. The author/artist draws upon written, pictorial, sculptural and archaeological sources to reconstruct the appearance of the Roman soldier on all those occasions when he was not concealed by armour - that is, on most days throughout his career. The accessible text is accompanied by a wealth of black and white illustrations along with eight full colour plates by the author himself.
Graham Sumner
This is the second title in a fascinating new study of the little-known evidence concerning the clothing of the Roman Army, from the late Republic to the end of the Empire. The author/artist draws upon written, pictorial, sculptural and archaeological sources to reconstruct the appearance of the Roman soldier on all those occasions when he was not concealed by armour - that is, on most days throughout his career. The accessible text is accompanied by a wealth of black and white illustrations along with eight full colour plates by the author himself.
Roman Military Clothing: AD 400-640: Vol. 3
Graham Sumner
This book is the concluding part of a rigorous study of the literary, sculptural, pictorial and archaeological evidence for Roman military clothing, covering the last days of the Western Empire and the much longer record of the Eastern, in the 5th to 7th centuries. The evidence from this enormously colourful period - when Germanic and Persian styles, first introduced by mercenaries, were widely adopted by Roman armies - is particularly rich. The text is illustrated with many photographs of rare textile finds, and mosaic artwork; with careful drawings of other figurative sources; and with Graham Sumner's meticulous and dazzling colour reconstructions.
Graham Sumner
This book is the concluding part of a rigorous study of the literary, sculptural, pictorial and archaeological evidence for Roman military clothing, covering the last days of the Western Empire and the much longer record of the Eastern, in the 5th to 7th centuries. The evidence from this enormously colourful period - when Germanic and Persian styles, first introduced by mercenaries, were widely adopted by Roman armies - is particularly rich. The text is illustrated with many photographs of rare textile finds, and mosaic artwork; with careful drawings of other figurative sources; and with Graham Sumner's meticulous and dazzling colour reconstructions.