ROMAN PLATE ARMOUR: Elite 247

This work lifts the veil on the formidable plate armour used by the legionaries and gladiators of Imperial Rome. The earliest finds date from the late 1st century BC, and discoveries show that, despite its apparent fragility, it continued in use into the 4th century AD. Also investigates the armguards, greaves, cuirasses and horse armour employed by the Roman Army. Well illustrated some in color.