Reconstructing Ancient Linen Body Armor

Reconstructing Ancient Linen Body Armor
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Publisher : JHU Press
Total Pages : 299
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ISBN-10 : 9781421408194
ISBN-13 : 1421408198
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Book Synopsis Reconstructing Ancient Linen Body Armor by : Gregory S. Aldrete

Download or read book Reconstructing Ancient Linen Body Armor written by Gregory S. Aldrete and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2013-05 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alexander the Great led one of the most successful armies in history and conquered nearly the entirety of the known world while wearing armor made of cloth. How is that possible? This title provides the answer. It presents a thorough investigation of the linothorax, linen armor worn by Greeks, Macedonians, and other ancient Mediterranean warriors.


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