Roman Military Dress

Author: Graham Sumner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 244

Book Description
Despite the great interest in the Roman Army, particularly in the many re-enactment societies, up until now it has been surprisingly difficult to find out information about the uniforms they wore and the textiles that were used in those uniforms. Graham Sumner’s book redresses this balance, presenting in an informative and accessible way the evidence for the types of clothing utilized by the Roman soldier. With full scale color illustrations drawn by the author, who is an experienced historical illustrator, along with patterns and diagrams of clothing finds and information on the latest archaeological studies, this book provides a comprehensive insight into the development of the Roman soldier’s uniform from the Late Republic to the advent of the Byzantine Empire.

Wearing the Cloak

Author: Marie-Louise Nosch
Publisher: Oxbow Books
ISBN: 1842176935
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 153

Book Description
Wearing the Cloak contains nine stimulating chapters on Roman military textiles and equipment that take textile research to a new level. Hear the sounds of the Roman soldiers' clacking belts and get a view on their purchase orders with Egyptian weavers. Could armour be built of linen? Who had access to what kinds of prestigious equipment? And what garments and weapons were deposited in bogs at the edge of the Roman Empire? The authors draw upon multiple sources such as original textual and scriptural evidence, ancient works of art and iconography and archaeological records and finds. The chapters cover - as did the Roman army - a large geographical span: Egypt, the Levant, the Etruscan heartland and Northern Europe. Status, prestige and access are viewed in the light of financial and social capacities and help shed new light on the material realities of a soldier's life in the Roman world.

An Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Uniforms of the Roman World

Author: Kevin F. Kiley
Publisher: Lorenz Books
ISBN: 9780754823872
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This title details the uniforms of the Roman army and its enemies, from the first decades of tribal warfare in Italy, through the republican and imperial periods, up to the end of the eastern Roman Empire.

Roman Clothing and Fashion

Author: Alexandra Croom
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445612445
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 335

Book Description
A detailed, finely researched and profusely illustrated history of clothing and fashion in the Roman Empire.

Roman Military Clothing (1)

Author: Graham Sumner
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
ISBN: 9781841764870
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The armour 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 colour plates.

Roman Military Clothing (3)

Author: Raffaele D’Amato
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
ISBN: 9781841768434
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This book is the concluding part of a rigorous study of theliterary, sculptural, pictorial and archaeological evidence for Roman military clothing, covering the last days of the Western Empire, and the much longer record of the Eastern, in the 5th to 7th centuries. The evidence from this enormously colourful period – when Germanic and Persian styles, first introduced by mercenaries, were widely adopted by Roman armies – is particularly rich. The text is illustrated with many photographs of rare textile finds, and mosaic artwork; with careful drawings of other figurative sources; and with Graham Sumner's meticulous and dazzling colour reconstructions.

Wearing the Cloak

Author: Marie-Louise Nosch
Publisher: Oxbow Books
ISBN: 1842176935
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 153

By the Emperor's Hand

Author: Timothy Dawson
Publisher: Frontline Books
ISBN: 1848324634
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 336

Book Description
As absolute as Hitler's control over the German war machine was, it depended on the ability, judgment and unquestioning loyalty of the senior officers charged with putting his ideas, however difficult, into effect.Top military historian James Lucas examines the stories of fourteen of these men: all of different rank, from varied backgrounds, and highly awarded, they exemplify German military prowess at its most dangerous. Among his subjects are Eduard Dietl, the commander of German forces in Norway and Eastern Europe; Werner Kampf, one of the most successful Panzer commanders of the war; and Kurt Meyer, commander of the Hitler Youth Division and one of Germany's youngest general officers.The author, one of the leading experts on all aspects of German military conduct of the Second World War, offers the reader a rare look into the nature of the German Army a curious mix of individual strength, petty officialdom and pragmatic action.

Roman Military Clothing

Author: Graham Sumner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description

Roman Military Service

Author: Sara Elise Phang
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521882699
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 353

Book Description
In this book, Sara Phang explores the ideals and realities of Roman military discipline, which regulated the behavior of soldiers in combat and their punishment, as well as economic aspects of their service, including compensation and other benefits, work, and consumption. This thematically organized study analyzes these aspects of discipline, using both literary and documentary sources. Phang emphasizes social and cultural conflicts in the Roman army. Contrary to the impression that Roman emperors "bought" their soldiers and indulged them, discipline restrained such behavior and legitimized and stabilized the imperial power. Phang argues that emperors and aristocratic commanders gained prestige from imposing discipline, while displaying leadership in person and a willingness to compromise with a restive soldiery.