Renowned authority M. C. Bishop investigates the origins, development, manufacture, decoration and use of the Roman cavalry helmet.
The Roman shield, the scutum, was central to the Romans’ conquest of the known world. This study draws on up-to-date research to reveal the history of this iconic equipment.
A fully illustrated study of the Roman cavalry's evolution, this fascinating book chronicles tactics and composition from the time of the Republic to the fall of the Dominate.
This study investigates the development, manufacture, decoration and use of the Roman infantry helmet, a vital piece of personal protection equipment of both legionary and auxiliary troops.
The origins, development, combat use and lasting legacy of this feared close-combat weapon.
Drawing upon up-to-date research, this enthralling volume tells the story of the Roman short sword at war, ideal for historians interested in the Roman military and reenactors and wargamers eager to recreate it.
There have been many books on Britain's Roman roads, but none have considered in any depth their long-term strategic impact. Mike Bishop shows how the road network was vital.
Marcus Aurelius first action as Roman Emperor was to appoint his adoptive brother, Lucius Verus, as his co-emperor, even though he is often depicted as a wastrel. The author analyses why Verus succeeded against the Parthians where other emperors, before and after him, failed
Fully illustrated, this book investigates the articulated plate armour worn by Roman legionaries.
An engaging history that traces the origins, combat use and legacy of the Roman heavy javelin at war, with appeal to any enthusiast of Roman and ancient warfare.