Rome's Enemies (2): Gallic And British Celts (men-at-arms)
by Peter Wilcox /
1985 / English / PDF
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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.
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.
