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The Gladius: The Roman Short Sword
by M.C. Bishop (Author), Peter Dennis (Illustrator)
Osprey Publishing | November 2016 | ISBN-10: 1472815858 | ePUB | 30.7 mb
https://www.amazon.com/Gladius-Roman-Short-Sword-Weapon/dp/1472815858

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 artifacts, 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.

About the Author
Writer, publisher, and archaeologist M.C. Bishop is an authority of Ancient Rome at war, with an emphasis on arms and armor. He has written, co-written, or edited dozens of books and articles on the subject, and leads tours of Hadrian's Wall and other Roman sites. This is his first book for Osprey.
Peter Dennis studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, including many Osprey titles. He is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
DEVELOPMENT Adopt and adapt
USE Cut and thrust
IMPACT The sword that conquered an empire
CONCLUSION
GLOSSARY
BIBLIOGRAPHY