The Spatha: The Roman Long Sword

by M.C. Bishop

The Roman long sword, the spatha, was central to the Romans' defense of their empire--this title investigates the origins, development, combat use, and lasting legacy of this feared close-combat weapon.

Adopted from the Celts in the 1st century BC, the spatha, a lethal and formidable chopping blade, became the primary sword of the Roman soldier in the Later Empire. Over the following centuries, the blade, its scabbard,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1472832396
• ISBN13: 9781472832399
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.3" x 9.8"