The Praetorian Guard - Couverture souple

Rankov, Boris

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1855323613 ISBN 13 : 9781855323612

Editeur : Osprey Publishing, 1994

Synopsis

The Praetorian Guard of Imperial Rome was the power behind the throne, with the ability to make or break an emperor.

As the main body of troops in Rome, they were the emperors instrument to discourage plotting and rebellion and to crush unrest. The emperors most immediate line of defence, they could also be his most deadly enemies. This book details the organization, dress and history of the Praetorian Guard from the time of the late Republic to the Guards effective destruction at the battle of Milvian Bridge in AD 312.

Numerous illustrations vividly depict the uniforms and weaponry of this elite fighting unit.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Richard Hook was born in 1938 and trained at Reigate College of Art. After national service with 1st Bn, Queen's Royal Regiment he became art editor of the much-praised magazine Finding Out during the 1960s. He earned an international reputation particularly for his deep knowledge of Native American material culture; and illustrated more than 30 Osprey titles. Richard's three children Adam, Jason, and Christa are all professionally active in various artistic disciplines. He died in 2010.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Osprey Publishing
• Date d'édition: 1994
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1855323613
• ISBN 13: 9781855323612
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Hook Richard
• Nombre de pages: 64
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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