11-03-2008, 03:49 PM
Quote:The Dacian is sitting on a shield, and a sword appears below him...note that the bend of the sword rather conveniently is an exact match for the shape of the shield above it!Is that a shield? It looks more like a bow & bowcase to me. Not that this has any bearing on the discussion.
Robert Vermaat
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FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)