By the Emperor's Hand

Graham Sumner (u. a.)

ISBN 10: 1848325894 / ISBN 13: 9781848325890

Published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 2020

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By the Emperor's Hand | Graham Sumner (u. a.) | Buch | Gebunden | Englisch | 2020 | Pen & Sword Books Ltd | EAN 9781848325890 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: By the Emperor's Hand
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1848325894
• ISBN 13: 9781848325890
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 287W x 217H x 20D millimeters 287 millimeters width by 217 millimeters height by 20 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1012 grams
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

By the sixth century of the common era the Roman Empire already had many hundreds of years of accumulated ceremony embedded in its government, and practical science embodied in its army.

The transition from Republic to Imperium and the more hierarchical structure that entailed, and the absorption of Christianity into state processes, had pushed the development of court ceremonial apace, and particularly driven its embodiment and display in ever more opulent regalia. The regalia embraced not only garments of distinctive form and decoration, but also both dress and non-dress accessories. It was crucial in displaying rank and function on an everyday basis, yet was also varied considerably for special occasions. Military dress largely reflected forms current amongst ordinary men, but with an emphasis on functionality, eschewing the excesses of fashion.

Detailed literary and artistic sources, archaeology and insights derived from reconstruction and practical experience has gone into creating an incredibly lavish picture of the clothing of the longest-enduring political entity in history.

About the Author

TIMOTHY DAWSON has published widely on aspects of material culture and social history, particularly clothing and military matters. He has a BA(Hons) in Classical Studies, and a doctorate at the University of New England via a dissertation on court dress and regalia in Constantinople. GRAHAM SUMNER is the author and illustrator of numerous books on the Roman army, including Arms and Armour of the Imperial Roman Soldier (Frontline).