Decorated Roman Armour

Author : Raffaele D'Amato,Andrey Evgenevich Negin
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 708 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473892897

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Decorated Roman Armour by Raffaele D'Amato,Andrey Evgenevich Negin Pdf

From the time of the Bronze Age, the warriors of all tribes and nations sought to emblazon their arms and armour with items and images to impress upon the enemy the wealth and power of the wearer. Magnificently decorated shields were as much a defensive necessity as a symbol of social status. Equally, decorative symbols on shields and armour defined the collective ideals and the self-conceived important of the village or city-state its warriors represented.Such items were therefore of great significance to the wearers, and the authors of this astounding detailed and extensively research book, have brought together years of research and the latest archaeological discoveries, to produce a work of undeniable importance.Shining Under the Eagles is richly decorated throughout, and as well as battlefield armour, details the tournament and parade armour from Rome's the earliest days.Dr Andrey Negin is candidate of historical sciences (Russian PhD), member of the department of history of the Ancient World and Classical Languages of Nizhny Novgorod State University named after N.I. Lobachevsky (Russian Federation). He has carried out fieldwork on ancient Roman armour and has published books and numerous articles on Roman military equipment.Dr Raffaele D'Amato is an experienced Turin-based researcher of the ancient and medieval military worlds. After achieving his first PhD in Romano-Byzantine Law, and having collaborated with the University of Athens, he gained a second doctorate in Roman military archaeology. He spent the last year in Turkey as visiting professor at the Fatih University of Istanbul, teaching there and working on a project about the army of Byzantium. He currently work as part-time researcher at the Laboratory of the Danubian Provinces at the University of Ferrara, under Professor Livio Zerbini.

Author : Raffaele D'Amato,Graham Sumner
Publisher : Frontline Books
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473811898

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Arms and Armour of the Imperial Roman Soldier by Raffaele D'Amato,Graham Sumner Pdf

A survey of the various forms of armour worn by the Roman soldier from 112 BC to 192 AD, featuring a wealth of illustrations and plates. From the Latin warriors on the Palatine Hill in the age of Romulus, to the last defenders of Constantinople in 1453 AD, the weaponry of the Roman Army was constantly evolving. Through glory and defeat, the Roman warrior adapted to the changing face of warfare. Due to the immense size of the Roman Empire, which reached from the British Isles to the Arabian Gulf, the equipment of the Roman soldier varied greatly from region to region. Through the use of materials such as leather, linen and felt, the army was able to adjust its equipment to these varied climates. Arms and Armour of the Imperial Roman Soldier sheds new light on the many different types of armour used by the Roman soldier, and combines written and artistic sources with the analysis of old and new archaeological finds. With a huge wealth of plates and illustrations, which include ancient paintings, mosaics, sculptures and coin depictions, this book gives the reader an unparalleled visual record of this fascinating period of military history. This book, the first of three volumes, examines the period from Marius to Commodus. Volume II will cover the period from Commodus to Justinian, and Volume III will look at the period from Romulus to Marius. “An impressive achievement, a testament to an enormous scholarly effort—and it is a significant contribution to the understanding of the Roman army.” —Bryn Mawr Classical Review “Without doubt, this is the definitive study of clothing, armour and weaponry worn by Roman soldiers during the golden age of their conquests...D’Amato has brought together a remarkable collection of archaeological photographs gathered over decades to illustrate every aspect of this military evolution . . . A treasure trove of facts and illustrations that is essential reading for any Roman military enthusiast.” —Tim Newark, Military Illustrated Magazine

Author : M.C. Bishop
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472851864

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Roman Plate Armour by M.C. Bishop Pdf

Fully illustrated, this book investigates the articulated plate armour worn by Roman legionaries. First named by Renaissance historians studying the reliefs on Trajan's Column, lorica segmentata evaded successful attempts to reconstruct it until a series of important archaeological finds in the 20th century revealed how it worked and the truth of its extended chronology. The earliest finds date from the late 1st century BC, and its discovery at Kalkriese in Germany shows how rapidly it was adopted. At the same time, discoveries in Spain and Britain showed that, despite its apparent fragility, it continued in use into the 4th century AD. The spectacular find of six halves of cuirasses in a chest at Corbridge in 1964 has now been matched by the rare discovery of a complete set of this armour at Kalkriese. The Corbridge find provided the context to interpret and reconstruct earlier finds. There is now years of experience gleaned from reenactors over the practical strengths and weaknesses of this form of armour. At the same time, scientific analysis has provided insights into the technology behind this revolutionary form of armour so characteristic of the Roman Army. Featuring specially commissioned artwork and drawing upon the latest findings, this study lifts the veil on the formidable plate armour used by the legionaries of Imperial Rome.

Author : Hilary & John Travis
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 519 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781445638478

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Roman Helmets by Hilary & John Travis Pdf

A comprehensive and wonderfully illustrated study of Roman helmets, their changing styles, their construction and their use in combat

Author : Valerie A. Maxfield
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1981-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0520044991

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The Military Decorations of the Roman Army by Valerie A. Maxfield Pdf

Author : David Sim,Jaime Kaminski
Publisher : Oxbow Books Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 1842174355

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Roman Imperial Armour by David Sim,Jaime Kaminski Pdf

This is the story of the production of the armour used by the soldiers of the Roman Empire. The book presents an examination of the metals the armour was made from, of how the ores containing those metals were extracted from the earth and transformed into workable metal and of how that raw product was made into the armour.

Author : Marie-Louise Nosch,Henriette Koefoed
Publisher : Oxbow Books
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011-12-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781842174371

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Wearing the Cloak by Marie-Louise Nosch,Henriette Koefoed Pdf

Wearing the Cloak contains nine stimulating chapters on Roman military textiles and equipment that take textile research to a new level. Hear the sounds of the Roman soldiers' clacking belts and get a view on their purchase orders with Egyptian weavers. Could armour be built of linen? Who had access to what kinds of prestigious equipment? And what garments and weapons were deposited in bogs at the edge of the Roman Empire? The authors draw upon multiple sources such as original textual and scriptural evidence, ancient works of art and iconography and archaeological records and finds. The chapters cover - as did the Roman army - a large geographical span: Egypt, the Levant, the Etruscan heartland and Northern Europe. Status, prestige and access are viewed in the light of financial and social capacities and help shed new light on the material realities of a soldier's life in the Roman world.

Author : M.C. Bishop
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472851697

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Roman Mail and Scale Armour by M.C. Bishop Pdf

Fully illustrated, this study investigates the origins, evolution and use of the mail and scale armour worn by the soldiers and gladiators of Imperial Rome. Less glamorous than the Roman Army's instantly recognizable plate armour but much more versatile, mail and scale armour were used by both legionaries and auxiliaries throughout Rome's history. Developed by the Celts and quickly adopted by the Romans, mail armour was easy to make and required little maintenance. Scale was a much older form of armour, originating in the Near East during the second millennium BC. As with mail, it was used by both auxiliaries and legionaries, but like plate armour, it was much more fragile than mail. Both types of armour were also used by gladiators (principally as arm defences). New discoveries in both mail and scale, as well as in hybrid forms that mixed the two, mean that much more is now known about the development of these types of defence during the Roman period, their efficacy in battle and how they were manufactured and repaired. Featuring specially commissioned artwork and drawing upon the latest findings, this study lifts the veil on the mail and scale armour used by soldiers, gladiators and others during the heyday of Imperial Rome.

Author : H. Russell Robinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Armor
ISBN : 0859831515

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The Armour of the Roman Legions by H. Russell Robinson Pdf

Author : Raffaele D’Amato,Andrei Evgenevich Negin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472830036

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Roman Heavy Cavalry (1) by Raffaele D’Amato,Andrei Evgenevich Negin Pdf

From the army of Marc Antony in the 1st century BC, Roman generals hired Oriental heavy armoured cavalry to serve in their military alongside the legions. These troops, both from the northern steppes and the Persian frontiers, continued an ancient tradition of using heavy armour and long lances, and fought in a compact formation for maximum shock effect. They were quite distinct from conventional Roman light cavalry, and they served across the Empire, including in Britain. They became ever more important during the 3rd century wars against Parthia, both to counter their cavalry and to form a mobile strategic reserve. Displaying these impressive and imposing cavalry units using vivid specially commissioned artwork, this first book in a two part series on Roman Heavy Cavalry examines their use over the Imperial period up to the fall of Western Empire in the 5th century A.D.

Author : Raffaele D’Amato
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780960395

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Roman Centurions 31 BC–AD 500 by Raffaele D’Amato Pdf

In the years between 31 BC and AD 500 the Romans carved out a mighty empire stretching from Britain to the deserts of North Africa. The men who spearheaded this expansion were the centurions, the tough, professional warriors who led from the front, exerted savage discipline and provided a role model for the legionaries under their command. This book, the second volume of a two-part study, reveals the appearance, weaponry, role and impact of these legendary soldiers during the five centuries that saw the Roman Empire reach its greatest geographical extent under Trajan and Hadrian, only to experience a long decline in the West in the face of sustained pressure from its 'barbarian' neighbours. Featuring spectacular full-colour artwork, written by an authority on the army of the Caesars and informed by a wide range of sculptural, written and pictorial evidence from right across the Roman world, this book overturns established wisdom and sheds new light on Rome's most famous soldiers during the best-known era in its history.

Author : H. Russell Robinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015007068367

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The Armour of Imperial Rome by H. Russell Robinson Pdf

The purpose of this book is to provide in one volume a comprehensive study of Roman armour--a study which, until now, has been confined to short articles and papers dealing with a single object or a small group of pieces of similar type. -- Introduction.

Author : Michel Feugère
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015056286639

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Weapons of the Romans by Michel Feugère Pdf

This is the most complete book available on the weaponry of the Roman army, from its Republican origins right down to the late republic.

Author : Hilary & John Travis
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781445612188

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Roman Body Armour by Hilary & John Travis Pdf

A reassessment and reconstruction of Roman Body armour.

Author : Timothy Dawson
Publisher : Frontline Books
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781848324633

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By the Emperor's Hand by Timothy Dawson Pdf

As absolute as Hitler's control over the German war machine was, it depended on the ability, judgment and unquestioning loyalty of the senior officers charged with putting his ideas, however difficult, into effect.Top military historian James Lucas examines the stories of fourteen of these men: all of different rank, from varied backgrounds, and highly awarded, they exemplify German military prowess at its most dangerous. Among his subjects are Eduard Dietl, the commander of German forces in Norway and Eastern Europe; Werner Kampf, one of the most successful Panzer commanders of the war; and Kurt Meyer, commander of the Hitler Youth Division and one of Germany's youngest general officers.The author, one of the leading experts on all aspects of German military conduct of the Second World War, offers the reader a rare look into the nature of the German Army a curious mix of individual strength, petty officialdom and pragmatic action.