A sword known as…the gladius! The gladius was part of the ... The Roman army was a vital part of ancient Roman life, affecting everything from the way it was governed to how it made its money.

The Roman Empire was created and controlled ... Each legionnaire (or 'miles') carried a short sword, called a gladius. This was his main weapon. He also carried a 'pilum' (javelin), a helmet ...

index. $30.00. ISBN: 022675023X Well written, Gladius is a necessary work for scholars of Roman history, but will also prove interesting and informative reading for the arm chair historian as well.