Roman Standards & Standard-Bearers (1): 112 BC–AD 192 - Brossura

D’Amato, Raffaele

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1472821807 ISBN 13: 9781472821805

Casa editrice: Osprey Publishing, 2018

Riassunto

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.

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Descrizione del libro:

A fully illustrated study of the colourful standards employed by the Roman army, and the iconic standard bearers who led the legionaries into battle.

L'autore:

Dr Raffaele D'Amato is an experienced 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 currently works in Istanbul at the Fatih University as visiting Professor for the TUBITAK (Turkish Government Research Institution) on a project linked to the arms and armour of Rome and Byzantium.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Osprey Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1472821807
• ISBN 13: 9781472821805
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 64
• Disegnatore: Dennis Peter