Description 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.
Over the following centuries, the blade, its scabbard, and its system of.
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.
Description 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