Roman Military Clothing (3)
AD 400–640
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About this book
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.
Contents
Introduction · The Soldier On Campaign · Clothing Distribution · Tunics · Cloaks · Fabrics And Decoration · Other Clothing · Guard Uniforms · Select Catalogue Of Evidence For The Colour Of Military Garments · Select Bibliography · The Plates · Index
Paperback; August 2005; 48 pages; ISBN: 9781841768434