Roman Military Clothing (2)
AD 200–400
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About this book
The armour and weapons of the Roman army have long been the subject of intense research and speculation. While much has been published on their arms and armour, however, the actual clothing of Imperial soldiers has largely been overlooked. In this second part of a rigorous study of the literary, sculptural, pictorial and archaeological evidence, the specialist author-artist examines the clues which enable us to attempt reconstructions of items worn by officers and men all over the empire during the two centuries between the reign of Septimius Severus and the twilight years of Stilicho.
Contents
Tunic designs AD 200-500 · Military cloaks · Catalogue of evidence for colours of tunics and cloaks, AD 200-500 (32 items of literary, sculptural, fresco, encaustic, mosaic, papyrus and surviving textile evidence discussed) · Summary of the evidence · Trousers (bracae), leg-bindings · Military boots · Hats and other headgear · The Roman soldier on campaign · Bibliography
Paperback; May 2003; 48 pages; ISBN: 9781841765594