Post-Roman Kingdoms

Raffaele D'Amato, PhD, is the author of some 40 books and numerous articles on the military of Ancient Greece, the Roman Empire including Byzantium, and medieval Europe. He has taught at the University of Ferrara, and for two years as a visiting professor at Fatih University, Istanbul. He currently lives in England, working as an archaeological consultant and lawyer for Timeline Auctions Ltd of Harwich, and also as an external researcher for the Laboratory of the Danubian Provinces at the University of Ferrara.Andrea Salimbeti has had a lifelong interest in ancient military historical research, in particular the Bronze Age in Greece and the Middle East, and has collaborated with magazines and special publications in these fields. He also writes on aviation topics such as aerospace technology and flight equipment. He has contributed to various Osprey titles including ELI 223 The Etruscans, MAA 533 The Normans in Italy 1016–1194 and WAR 180 Early Iron Age Greek Warrior 1100–700 BC.

• INTRODUCTIONSub-Roman and post-Roman - SourcesSELECT CHRONOLOGYPOST-ROMAN GAULHistorical background: the Patricii - Armorica - The Arborychi - Southern GaulMilitary organization - Armies of the Patricii - Armorica and Brittany - Post-Roman enclaves and citiesPOST-ROMAN BRITAINHistorical background: the warlords - Ambrosius - ArthurKingdoms - Bryneichn - Reghed and Cumbria - Elmet - Gododdin - Strathclyde - Gwynedd, Dyfed and Powys - Dumnonia - Other Romano-British enclavesMilitary organization - Warlord armies - Romano-British kingdoms - Teulu, Gosgordd and Nifer - Size of armiesEQUIPMENT, ARMS & CLOTHINGGallo-Roman Patricii armies - Helmets - Body armour - Weapons - Other equipment - Military dress - Germanic equipmentBrittany and Armorica - Helmets - Armour and shields - Weapons - Horse equipment - Military dressBritish warlord armies - Helmets - Body armour - Shields - Military belts - Weapons: Spears - Swords - Daggers and knives - Axes Cavalry warfare and equipment - StandardsPost-Roman kingdoms - Helmets - Armour - Shields - Weapons - Cavalry warfare - Military dressSELECT BIBLIOGRAPHYINDEX

Overall, a handy book, which wargamers will find particularly helpful.