ISBN: 9780714122489

In the first, the discovery of the artifacts, the historical context, and the physical context of the finds are described. An extensive bibliography, concordance, and indexes are included… Mehr…

In the first, the discovery of the artifacts, the historical context, and the physical context of the finds are described. An extensive bibliography, concordance, and indexes are included. Product details. The Excavations at Dura-Europos conducted by Yale University and the French Academy of Inscriptions and Letters 1928 to 1937: Final Report VII : The ... Arms and Armour and Other Military Equipment) Hardcover ? 2 April 2004James (archaeology, U. of Leicester, UK), whose PhD dissertation was on this material, has written a thorough account of the Roman and other arms and armor that were discovered at Dura Europos, a Roman site abandoned in the 3d century AD following a siege by the Sasanian Persians. The book, which is well illustrated with b&w and some color plates, is divided into three parts. In the first, the discovery of the artifacts, the historical context, and the physical context of the finds are described. The second section is devoted to the artifacts themselves, with description of each type--including military dress, armor, horse armor, helmets, edged weapons, shields, shafted weapons, bows and arrows, and torsion artillery--and a catalog with drawings and descriptive entries on each piece. The third section contains a concluding discussion of the use, manufacture, and repair of the equipment; evidence for the use of the equipment in combat; and other themes. An extensive bibliography, concordance, and indexes are included. Distributed in the US by the David Brown Book Company. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Product detailsPublisher ? : ? British Museum Press (2 April 2004)Language ? : ? EnglishHardcover ? : ? 456 pagesISBN-10 ? : ? 0714122483ISBN-13 ? : ? 978-0714122489Dimensions ? : ? 21.59 x 2.54 x 29.85 cm Thanks for looking. Please take a look at my other Book for Sale. I?ll be happy to combine packing & postage when possible if you like any more of my items, please massage for an updated invoice. If you have any further questions, please feel free to send a message. The item in the pictures is what you will purchase and receive. , Neuwertig, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], Bestes Angebot, [LT: BestOffer], Personalised: No, Signed By: No, Character: Unknown, Book Title: The Excavations at Dura-Europos conducted by Yale University and, Bundle Description: Paperback, Signed: No, Custom Bundle: No, Book Series: Unknown, Ex Libris: No, Original Language: English, Inscribed: No, Personalisation Instructions: Not Available, Vintage: No, Publication Year: 2004, Format: Hardcover, Era: 2000s, Genre: Books,Subjects,History,Ancient History and Civilisation,Rome, Time Period Manufactured: 2000-2009, Personalise: No, Number of Pages: 456 Pages, British Museum Press<

2004, ISBN: 0714122483

[EAN: 9780714122489], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [PU: British Museum, London], DI, Jacket, Jacket spine is sunned, but legibility is not affected. Jacket edges are slightly worn. Spin… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780714122489], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [PU: British Museum, London], DI, Jacket, Jacket spine is sunned, but legibility is not affected. Jacket edges are slightly worn. Spine is tight. Inside is clean and unmarked., Books<

2004, ISBN: 9780714122489

Hardcover, Jacket spine is sunned, but legibility is not affected. Jacket edges are slightly worn. Spine is tight. Inside is clean and unmarked., Very good in Good jacket, DI|History, Lon… Mehr…

Hardcover, Jacket spine is sunned, but legibility is not affected. Jacket edges are slightly worn. Spine is tight. Inside is clean and unmarked., Very good in Good jacket, DI|History, London, [PU: British Museum]<

2004, ISBN: 9780714122489

London: British Museum, 2004. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Fine in slightly shelfworn jacket., British Museum, 2004, 4.5