Rom und das Schwert

Download or read book Rom und das Schwert written by Simon James and published by Philipp Von Zabern. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sword is not only in ancient Rome a product of a highly developed technology, but is it primarily seen as a metaphor for imperial power. Starting with the rise of rome, to the uprising of the peoples in north and east of the empire, which finally forced the roman empire to its knees, this book traces the history of roman weaponry. Simon James offers an new exciting perspective on roman history, by taking the perspective of the legionnaire. In a unique combination of military and social history he shows that rome's rule was based on the cruelty of his soldiers and their excellent armament.