The Lombards: Origins, Society and Army

The Lombards will examine the history, society and warfare of the tribe of “barabrians that first entered Italy in the 6th Century and came to dominate the peninsula to such an extent that they lent their name to an area, “Lombardy” and for a while, all Italians being known as “Lombards”. It will be illustrated with original works by famed military artist, Giuseppe Rava.

The Lombards were already known to the Romans from the first century A.D. They were famous for their force, brutality and ...