| Rome's Enemies (1): Germanics and Dacians Contributor(s): Wilcox, Peter (Author), Embleton, Gerry (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0850454735 ISBN-13: 9780850454734 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $18.00 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 1982 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Ancient - History | Ancient - Rome |
| Dewey: 937 |
| Series: Men-At-Arms (Osprey) |
| Physical Information: 0.17" H x 7.22" W x 9.7" (0.48 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Italy |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: These vigorous northern 'barbarians' were the destroyers of the Western Empire of Rome. It was they who delivered the coup de gr ce to the dying colossus in the south, subsequently creating medieval Europe, the feudal system and chivalry. Their direct descendants were the knights and men-at-arms. In every sense, they were the creators of the modern world; it is ironic that many people know virtually nothing about them. This book explores the history, weapons and dress of the Germanics and Dacians who fought Rome two thousand years before our time. |
Contributor Bio(s): Embleton, Gerry: - Gerry Embleton has been a leading illustrator and researcher of historical costume since the 1970s, and has illustrated and written Osprey titles on a wide range of subjects for more than 20 years. He is an internationally respected authority on 15th and 18th century costumes in particular. He lives in Switzerland, where since 1988 he has also become well known for designing and creating life-size historical figures for museums. |