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Roman Military Clothing (1) - 100 BC - AD 200

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Men-at-Arms - Rome

MSRP old price: $17.95


Product Info

Title
Roman Military Clothing (1) - 100 BC - AD 200
Publisher
Product Line
Category
Author
Graham Sumner
Publish Year
2002
Pages
48
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147398109
MFG. Part #
OSPMAA374
Type
Softcover
Series
MAA374

Description

The armor and weapons of Rome's legionaries and auxiliaries have been the subject of intense research and speculation, and much has been published - but almost nothing on the actual clothing of Imperial soldiers. In this first part of a rigorous study of the literary, sculptural, pictorial and archaeological evidence, a specialist author/artist examines the clues which enable us to attempt reconstructions of tunics, cloaks, footwear and other items worn by officers and men all over the empire, from the late Republic to c.200 AD. His text is illustrated with meticulous drawings of surviving relief sculptures - particularly soldiers' gravestones - and eight striking color plates.