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Roman Plate Armour
Taschenbuch von M C Bishop
Sprache: Englisch

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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.
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.
Über den Autor
Writer, publisher and archaeologist M.C. Bishop is an authority on all aspects of Ancient Rome at war, with particular emphasis on arms and armour of the era. 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.
Zusammenfassung
Ancient Rome continues to provide diverse and successful topics for Osprey across the different series.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction
Kalkriese-type lorica segmentata
Corbridge-type lorica segmentata
Newstead-type lorica segmentata
Other forms of plate armour
Manufacture and decoration
Plate armour in use
Bibliography
Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2022
Genre: Geschichte
Jahrhundert: Altertum
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781472851871
ISBN-10: 1472851870
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Bishop, M C
Illustrator: Rava, Giuseppe
Hersteller: Bloomsbury USA
Maße: 229 x 163 x 9 mm
Von/Mit: M C Bishop
Erscheinungsdatum: 22.11.2022
Gewicht: 0,278 kg
Artikel-ID: 120978784
Über den Autor
Writer, publisher and archaeologist M.C. Bishop is an authority on all aspects of Ancient Rome at war, with particular emphasis on arms and armour of the era. 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.
Zusammenfassung
Ancient Rome continues to provide diverse and successful topics for Osprey across the different series.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction
Kalkriese-type lorica segmentata
Corbridge-type lorica segmentata
Newstead-type lorica segmentata
Other forms of plate armour
Manufacture and decoration
Plate armour in use
Bibliography
Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2022
Genre: Geschichte
Jahrhundert: Altertum
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781472851871
ISBN-10: 1472851870
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Bishop, M C
Illustrator: Rava, Giuseppe
Hersteller: Bloomsbury USA
Maße: 229 x 163 x 9 mm
Von/Mit: M C Bishop
Erscheinungsdatum: 22.11.2022
Gewicht: 0,278 kg
Artikel-ID: 120978784
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