On the Bronze swords occasionally attributed to the Romans

Authors

  • Alexander Henry Rhind

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.002.72.75

Keywords:

Bronze, Iron, Sword, Battle of Telamon, Alexander Henry Rhind

Abstract

This article argues against the theory that the Romans used bronze swords in the Battle of Telamon in the 3rd century BCE. The author examines the written evidence of contemporary and later Roman sources to argue that the sword used at this battle must have been made of iron, rather than bronze.

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Published

30-11-1856

Issue

Vol. 2 (1859)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

On the Bronze swords occasionally attributed to the Romans. (1856). Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 2, 72-75. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.002.72.75