Title: Ancient linen body armor
Description: Alexander the Great led one of the most successful armies in history and conquered nearly the entirety of the known world while wearing armor made of cloth. How is that possible? This title provides the answer. It presents a thorough investigation of the linothorax, linen armor worn by Greeks, Macedonians, and other ancient Mediterranean warriors.
Subjects: Breastplates, Linen, Design and construction, Ancient Armor, History, Weapons, ancient, Armor, Greece, history
Places: Greece