New Book on Roman Swords

[Virilis]

I have read now about one-third of the book and it has turned out to be a bit more like a general history of the role of warfare and violence in the development of the roman empire. Despite that it is VERY interesting, offering new insights and also including the gruesome role of the sword during this process. The gladius hispaniensis is now covered and we will move to the phase which was dominated by the mainz style gladius :wink: ...