On the shoulders of giants

There are a number of important texts on Roman military equipment that pre-date our study. In many ways they are now out-of-date, but in others they are timeless and well worth the time spent studying them.

NB At least one of the following may require the use of a VPN for those not resident in the USA

Couissin, P. 1926. Les armes romaines: essai sur les origines et l’évolution des armes individuelles du légionnaire romain, Paris: Librairie Ancienne [public domain]

Groller, M. von 1900. Römische Waffen aus dem Lager von Carnuntum, Wien: Rohrer [public domain but only downloadable in the USA or by using a VPN]

Lindenschmit, L. 1882. Tracht und Bewaffnung des römischen Heeres während der Kaiserzeit, Braunschweig: Vieweg [public domain]

Lips, I. 1602. De militia Romana libri qvinqve: commentarivs ad Polybivm, Antwerp: Plantin [public domain]

More about military equipment

The Journal of Roman Military Equipment Studies

The Association for Roman Military Equipment Studies

Buy the book

Buy Roman Military Equipment on Hive (UK)

Buy Roman Military Equipment from Oxbow Books (UK)

Buy Roman Military Equipment on Amazon (UK)

Buy Roman Military Equipment on Amazon (USA)

Buy Roman Military Equipment on Amazon (Canada)

Buy Roman Military Equipment on Amazon (Germany)

Buy Roman Military Equipment on Amazon (Italy)

Buy Roman Military Equipment on Amazon (France)

Buy Equipamiento militar romano from Desperta Ferro

Buy Equipamiento militar romano on Amazon (UK)

Buy Roman Military Equipment ebook on Amazon (UK)