--- product_id: 66613757 title: "Hilary & John TravisRoman Helmets" brand: "hilary & john travis" price: "€ 65.55" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/66613757-hilary-and-john-travisroman-helmets store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # Hilary & John TravisRoman Helmets **Brand:** hilary & john travis **Price:** € 65.55 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hilary & John TravisRoman Helmets by hilary & john travis - **How much does it cost?** € 65.55 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/66613757-hilary-and-john-travisroman-helmets) ## Best For - hilary & john travis enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hilary & john travis brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Hilary & John TravisRoman Helmets ## Images ![Hilary & John TravisRoman Helmets - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51Cb2C3XmhS.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Analysis but Poor Editing *by B***U on Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2020* First of all, my credentials: I have a Master's Degree in History, have studied ancient Rome for decades, and have read hundreds of primary and secondary sources.The authors have written a three-part series on ancient Roman armor; this book in the series covers helmets (the others cover body armor and shields). The book traces the evolution of helmets and clearly shows that the entire Mediterranean (and possibly beyond) must be considered when investigating the development of helmets.The Romans were not only renowned for being innovative, but also for taking the best ideas from other cultures, improving on them, and incorporating them into their own culture, e.g., the "gladius hispaniensis." Thus, helmet design was not static and changed throughout the life of ancient Rome.Hilary and John Travis trace this development, the materials used, the types of helmets worn by different units, how they were produced over time, and how various time periods determined not only the type of helmet, but also how they were produced and their quality. Their work is thorough, but not too technical for the casual historian.They also provide a great deal of information in three appendices: The Origins and Development of the Roman Army, Equipment and "Fabricae," and Metal.My only complaint with the book is the editing. There are some obvious errors:*Page 24 - the eruption of Vesuvius is given as 69 AD. It occurred in 79 AD.*Page 154 - when discussing the division of land by the Second Triumvirate, the authors state that Lepidus was given the East. Lepidus was initially given "Hispania" and "Nabonensis," and this was later reduced to only North Africa and Numidia. He was never given the East.*Color plates shoes - Legionaries were well known for their hobnailed "caligae," i.e., open-work sandals. Only one of the plates show a soldier with open-work shoes/sandals, a 4th century B.C.E. Samnite warrior. The legionaries and auxiliaries are shown with closed shoes or low, closed boots. This was not standard legionary footwear during the Republic and well into the Empire. In fact, some ancient writers refer to legionaries as "caligati." It would have been valuable to show a common legionary with "caligae," since this would have been a familiar sight throughout the provinces.*Color plates shield - Plate 2 states that the shield is rectangular. The shield appears to be a long oval.Even so, there is a much valuable information here about helmets, and I highly recommend the book for this subject. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Must-Have Book for the Roman Historian *by J***. on Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2016* "Roman Helmets" is one of three excellent books by these authors on the design, evolution, and production of Roman armor. In "Roman Helmets" the authors provide a detailed evolution of the helmets and how the helmets were manufactured. Manufacturing helmets, and other weapons and armor, was no small feat when one considers the number and distribution of soldiers. The information in this book provides insight into how the armor was manufactured and then sent to the frontiers and internal forces. In addition, this book explains how the armor evolved to meet new battle tactics as well as being more easily manufactured during later periods. The illustrations are excellent and the pictures quite fun. This is an enjoyable book for the amateur historian and an important addition to a professional library. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everything is in the details. This has them. *by W***M on Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2019* Good schollary reference work on the subject. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/66613757-hilary-and-john-travisroman-helmets](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/66613757-hilary-and-john-travisroman-helmets) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*