Slingers and Sling Bullets in the Roman Civil Wars of the Late Republic, 90-31 BC
Author | : Lawrence Keppie |
Publisher | : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd |
Total Pages | : 110 |
Release | : 2023-11-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781803276410 |
ISBN-13 | : 180327641X |
Rating | : 4/5 (41X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Slingers and Sling Bullets in the Roman Civil Wars of the Late Republic, 90-31 BC by : Lawrence Keppie
Download or read book Slingers and Sling Bullets in the Roman Civil Wars of the Late Republic, 90-31 BC written by Lawrence Keppie and published by Archaeopress Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2023-11-30 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Slingers were an element in the Roman army over many centuries, their activities frequently reported in literary accounts of the Late Republic. Despite an ever-expanding body of ancient evidence, some books on the Roman army scarcely mention slingers. This monograph seeks to redress the balance and draws attention to their role and effectiveness.