The Spatha: The Roman Long Sword by M. C. Bishop
The Spatha: The Roman Long Sword

M. C. Bishop

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The Spatha: The Roman Long Sword

M. C. Bishop with Peter Dennis (Illustrator)

80 pages paperback

1 edition

nonfiction history
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The Roman long sword, the spatha, 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. Adopted from the Celts in the 1st century BC...

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