The Abandonment of the Gladius for the Spatha - Why?

[stevesarak]

Don't take anything personally.

Virtus.

The Romans had a code. This outlines it nicely and neatly.
[url:gppqhkil]http://www.wsu.edu:8001/~dee/GLOSSARY/VIRTUS.HTM[/url]

It's been one of the most overlooked and ignored parts of Roman history but is seeing a resurgence in recognition, especially after books like Ghosts and Soldiers came out, which I highly recommend you read, especially by a fireside supping beer :wink:

That’s one of the books on my list to get, I was waiting for it to come out in paper back, easier reading, I just checked and its out, so you know where I'm headed.

Quick question though, is it Soldiers and Ghosts by J. E. Lendon or Ghosts and Soldiers by someone else.

Thanks