The Neo-Assyrian Shield: Evolution, Heraldry, and Associated Tactics
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Neo-AssyriaSynopsis
This handbook treats the different types of shields used by soldiers in the Neo-Assyrian army and their opponents. Written, visual, and material sources are analyzed to illustrate practical aspects of defensive weaponry in the ancient Near East in the first millennium B.C. The origins, use, evolution, and manufacture of shields are considered in presenting a typology that is essential reading for enthusiasts and scholars alike.
Chapters
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Table of Contents
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1. Introduction
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2. The Manufacture of Shields
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3. Diachronic Typology
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4. Heraldry
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5. Subtactics
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6. Conclusion
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7. Notes
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8. Further Reading
Published
January 1, 2016
Categories
Copyright (c) 2016 Lockwood Press Online
Details about the available publication format: print edition
print edition
Physical Dimensions
5in x 8in
