Andrey Evgenevich Negin: 2 books
Decorated Roman Armour
From the Age of the Kings to the Death of Justinian the Great
Language: English
Release Date: March 30, 2017
From the time of the Bronze Age, the warriors of all tribes and nations sought to emblazon their arms and armour with items and images to impress upon the enemy the wealth and power of the wearer. Magnificently decorated shields were as much a defensive necessity as a symbol of social status. Equally,...
Roman Heavy Cavalry (1)
Cataphractarii & Clibanarii, 1st Century BC–5th Century AD
Language: English
Release Date: November 29, 2018
From the army of Marc Antony in the 1st century BC, Roman generals hired Oriental heavy armoured cavalry to serve in their military alongside the legions. These troops, both from the northern steppes and the Persian frontiers, continued an ancient tradition of using heavy armour and long lances, and...