Slingers and Sling Bullets in the Roman Civil Wars of the Late Republic, 90-31 BC

by Lawrence Keppie

Slingers were an element in the Roman army over many centuries. Their activities are frequently reported in literary accounts of battles and sieges during the civil wars of the Late Republic. Sling bullets, in stone, clay and lead, have been found at many scenes of conflict. Lead bullets often bear brief inscriptions addressed to the recipients, naming military units, their commanders and centurions; others carry sexual insults. This is an ever-expanding...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1803276401
• ISBN13: 9781803276403
• Release Date: November 2023
• Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.7" x 9.5"