Roman Standards Standard Bearers 1

Author : Raffaele D’Amato
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472821812

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Roman Standards & Standard-Bearers (1) by Raffaele D’Amato Pdf

Roman unit standards played a important role, both ceremonially and on the battlefield. With the armies of the late Roman Republic and early Empire continually engaged on the frontiers, the soldiers selected for the dangerous honour of carrying them were figures of particular renown and splendour. Standard-bearers wore special armour, with the heads and pelts of animals such as bears, wolves, or even lions draped over their helmets and shoulders. The standards themselves varied greatly, from the legion's Eagle and imperial portrait image to various cohort signa, flags (vexilla) and even dragon 'windsocks' (dracones) copied from barbarian enemies and allies. This first volume of a two-part series by Roman army expert, Rafaele D'Amato uses detailed colour plates and the latest research to examine these vital cogs in the Roman army machine that drove its soldiers to conquer the known world.

Author : Raffaele D’Amato
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472821829

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Roman Standards & Standard-Bearers (1) by Raffaele D’Amato Pdf

Roman unit standards played a important role, both ceremonially and on the battlefield. With the armies of the late Roman Republic and early Empire continually engaged on the frontiers, the soldiers selected for the dangerous honour of carrying them were figures of particular renown and splendour. Standard-bearers wore special armour, with the heads and pelts of animals such as bears, wolves, or even lions draped over their helmets and shoulders. The standards themselves varied greatly, from the legion's Eagle and imperial portrait image to various cohort signa, flags (vexilla) and even dragon 'windsocks' (dracones) copied from barbarian enemies and allies. This first volume of a two-part series by Roman army expert, Rafaele D'Amato uses detailed colour plates and the latest research to examine these vital cogs in the Roman army machine that drove its soldiers to conquer the known world.

Author : Raffaele D’Amato
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472836489

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Roman Standards & Standard-Bearers (2) by Raffaele D’Amato Pdf

The Late Roman Empire was a period of significant change in the designs of standards and in the costumes of standard-bearers. During the middle decades of the chaotic 3rd century, evidence confirms the continued use of the old legionary eagle and the signa of the old cohorts and centuries, alongside flags and Imperial images. The two major trends over the later generations were the adoption of Christian symbols on standards (e.g. Constantine the Great's Chi-Rho), and the proliferation of different types of flags. This had begun in the late 2nd century with the adoption of the 'barbarian' dragon standard, the windsock-shaped draco, which continued to be displayed alongside various other flags in the Greek-speaking Eastern Empire, whose influence increased greatly. Meanwhile, the growing employment of foreign units was such that by the 5th century we have evidence of the use of Hunnic symbolism among a Roman general's suite of standards. The costumes of standard-bearers also evolved as 'Persian' styles spread from Constantinople. This title explores all these changes in depth, charting the development of various costumes and designs and the waxing and waning influence of various cultures and religious considerations. The text is supported by specially commissioned illustrations and artist's reconstructions of the standards and their bearers.

Author : Raffaele D’Amato
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472836502

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Roman Standards & Standard-Bearers (2) by Raffaele D’Amato Pdf

The Late Roman Empire was a period of significant change in the designs of standards and in the costumes of standard-bearers. During the middle decades of the chaotic 3rd century, evidence confirms the continued use of the old legionary eagle and the signa of the old cohorts and centuries, alongside flags and Imperial images. The two major trends over the later generations were the adoption of Christian symbols on standards (e.g. Constantine the Great's Chi-Rho), and the proliferation of different types of flags. This had begun in the late 2nd century with the adoption of the 'barbarian' dragon standard, the windsock-shaped draco, which continued to be displayed alongside various other flags in the Greek-speaking Eastern Empire, whose influence increased greatly. Meanwhile, the growing employment of foreign units was such that by the 5th century we have evidence of the use of Hunnic symbolism among a Roman general's suite of standards. The costumes of standard-bearers also evolved as 'Persian' styles spread from Constantinople. This title explores all these changes in depth, charting the development of various costumes and designs and the waxing and waning influence of various cultures and religious considerations. The text is supported by specially commissioned illustrations and artist's reconstructions of the standards and their bearers.

Author : M.C. Bishop
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472839633

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Roman Shields by M.C. Bishop Pdf

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 : M.C. Bishop
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 53,9 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 : Raffaele D’Amato,Andrei Evgenevich Negin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 40,5 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 : Bloomsbury Publishing
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472831453

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Rome at War by Bloomsbury Publishing Pdf

The Roman Empire was the greatest the world has ever seen, and its legendary military might was the foundation of this success. This compact volume tells the fascinating story of the major conflicts that shaped the empire, from Julius Caesar's bloody Gallic Wars and the Civil War against Pompey that left the victorious Caesar Dictator of Rome, through the wars of expansion to its decline and fragmentation. Beautiful full colour artwork of the soldiers and battles bring the Roman world to life, along with images and colour maps.

Author : Raffaele D’Amato
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472833617

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Roman Army Units in the Western Provinces (2) by Raffaele D’Amato Pdf

The appearance of Roman soldiers in the 3rd century AD has long been a matter of debate and uncertainty, largely thanks to the collapse of central control and perpetual civil war between the assassination of Severus Alexander in 235 and the accession of the great Diocletian in 284. During those years no fewer than 51 men were proclaimed as emperors, some lasting only a few days. Despite this apparent chaos, however, the garrisons of the Western Provinces held together, by means of localized organization and the recruitment of 'barbarians' to fill the ranks. They still constituted an army in being when Diocletian took over and began the widespread reforms that rebuilt the Empire – though an Empire that their forefathers would hardly have recognized. Fully illustrated with specially chosen colour plates, this book reveals the uniforms, equipment and deployments of Roman soldiers in the most chaotic years of the Empire.

Author : Kyra Kaercher,Monique Arntz,Nancy Bomentre,Xosé L. Hermoso-Buxán,Kevin Kay,Sabrina Ki,Ruairidh Macleod,Helena Muñoz-Mojado,Lucy Timbrell,Izzy Wisher
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781789697957

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New Frontiers in Archaeology: Proceedings of the Cambridge Annual Student Archaeology Conference 2019 by Kyra Kaercher,Monique Arntz,Nancy Bomentre,Xosé L. Hermoso-Buxán,Kevin Kay,Sabrina Ki,Ruairidh Macleod,Helena Muñoz-Mojado,Lucy Timbrell,Izzy Wisher Pdf

The theme for the Cambridge Annual Student Archaeology Conference (CASA) 2019 was New Frontiers in Archaeology and this volume presents papers from a wide range of topics such as new geographical areas of research, using museum collections and legacy data, new ways to teach archaeology and new scientific or theoretic paradigms.

Author : Raffaele D’Amato,Andrea Salimbeti
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472828309

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The Etruscans by Raffaele D’Amato,Andrea Salimbeti Pdf

Ancient Rome had deep roots in the 'Villanovan' culture that we call today the Etruscans. Their long-lived civilization can be traced to 900–750 BC in north-west Italy. They were a sea-faring people trading with and competing against Greek and Phoenician peoples, including the Carthaginians. They were also a great land-based power, especially in the 'Classical' period, where they expanded their power north into the Po Valley and south to Latium. In the 6th century BC an Etruscan dynasty ruled Rome, and their power extended southwards to the Amalfi coast. In 509 BC the Romans rose up to expel their kings, which began the long 'Etruscan twilight' when their power was squeezed by the Samnites and, most especially, the Romans. Drawing on archaeological evidence including warrior tombs, paintings, sculptures, and fully illustrated throughout, this study examines one of the early rivals to Ancient Rome.

Author : George Henry Preble
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 890 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1880
Category : Flags
ISBN : NYPL:33433081781514

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History of the Flag of the United States of America by George Henry Preble Pdf

Author : Arthur Campbell Ainger,Henry Gilbert Wintle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : English language
ISBN : STANFORD:36105005406579

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An English-Latin Gradus Or Verse Dictionary by Arthur Campbell Ainger,Henry Gilbert Wintle Pdf

Author : Mr Martin Henig
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781135782757

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Religion in Roman Britain by Mr Martin Henig Pdf

Apart from Christianity and the Oriental Cults, religion in Roman Britain is often discussed as though it remained basically Celtic in belief and practice, under a thin veneer of Roman influence. Using a wide range of archaeological evidence, Dr Henig shows that the Roman element in religion was of much greater significance and that the natural Roman veneration for the gods found meaningful expression even in the formal rituals practised in the public temples of Britain.

Author : Charles Wellbeloved
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1842
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:591039161

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Eburacum, or York under the Romans by Charles Wellbeloved Pdf