Rome's Enemies (2): Gallic & British Celts

by Peter Wilcox, Angus McBride (Illustrator)

Overview

In 390 BC, a Gallic army marched on Rome. A confident Roman army of about 15,000 men that was sent to bar the way, was destroyed. Three days after the Battle of Allia, the Gauls entered Rome, much of which they burned, and demanded a huge bounty of gold to leave the city. During the weighing procedure, Brennus, the Gallic leader, is said to have thrown his sword on to the scales with the words 'Vae victis' - 'Woe to the defeated'. A sentiment the Gauls were soon to experience first hand. This fascinating work by Peter Wilcox explores the history, dress and equipment of Rome's Celtic enemies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780850456066
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	03/28/1985
Series:	Men-at-Arms , #158
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.24(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.13(d)

About the Author

Peter Wilcox is an expert on Ancient civilisations. He has written numerous articles on the subject, and has authored a number of Osprey Ancient Warfare titles, including all five of the Rome's Enemies mini-series.

Table of Contents

Chronology · Introduction · The Warrior · Arms and Armour · Warfare · The Plates