04-30-2011, 12:48 AM
Hold your horses, guys!
I think everyone who are interested in roman armour, should at least read this book. I had the impression before that we already had all the relevant info available how to make accurate roman armour but maybe that isn't so simple. Of course I would have a different opinion if I had made a Lorica Segmentata based on info which is now challenced. Welcome to the world of scientific thinking where there are no final truths ...
I think everyone who are interested in roman armour, should at least read this book. I had the impression before that we already had all the relevant info available how to make accurate roman armour but maybe that isn't so simple. Of course I would have a different opinion if I had made a Lorica Segmentata based on info which is now challenced. Welcome to the world of scientific thinking where there are no final truths ...