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<p><b>The Roman long sword, the <i>spatha</i>, was central to the Romans' defense of their empire--this title investigates the origins, development, combat use, and lasting legacy of this feared close-combat weapon.</b><br><br> Adopted from the Celts in the 1st century BC, the <i>spatha, </i>a lethal and formidable chopping blade, became the primary sword of the Roman soldier in the Later Empire. Over the following centuries, the blade, its scabbard, and its system of carriage underwent a series
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- Author
- M.C. Bishop; Peter Dennis(Illustrator)
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Published
- 2020
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781472832399
- Category
- collectibles
- Subjects
- History, Antiques & Collectibles, Science
- Updated
- 2026-03-24
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