Hellenistic & Roman Naval Wars

336BC-31BC

Nonfiction, History, Ancient History, Greece, Military
Cover of the book Hellenistic & Roman Naval Wars by Grainger, John D, Pen and Sword
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Grainger, John D ISBN: 9781844684380
Publisher: Pen and Sword Publication: January 17, 2011
Imprint: Pen and Sword Language: English
Author: Grainger, John D
ISBN: 9781844684380
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Publication: January 17, 2011
Imprint: Pen and Sword
Language: English

The period covered in this book, is well known for its epic battles and grand campaigns of territorial conquest, but Hellenistic monarchies, Carthaginians and the rapacious Roman Republic were scarcely less active at sea. Huge resources were poured into maintaining fleets not only as symbols of prestige but as means of projecting real military power across the Mediterranean arena.Taking the period between Alexander the Great's conquests and the Battle of Actium, John Grainger analyses the developments in naval technology and tactics, the uses and limitations of sea power and the differing strategies of the various powers. He shows, for example, how the Rhodians and the Romans eschewed the ever-larger monster galleys favoured by most Hellenistic monarchs in favour of smaller vessels. This is a fascinating study of a neglected aspect of ancient warfare.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The period covered in this book, is well known for its epic battles and grand campaigns of territorial conquest, but Hellenistic monarchies, Carthaginians and the rapacious Roman Republic were scarcely less active at sea. Huge resources were poured into maintaining fleets not only as symbols of prestige but as means of projecting real military power across the Mediterranean arena.Taking the period between Alexander the Great's conquests and the Battle of Actium, John Grainger analyses the developments in naval technology and tactics, the uses and limitations of sea power and the differing strategies of the various powers. He shows, for example, how the Rhodians and the Romans eschewed the ever-larger monster galleys favoured by most Hellenistic monarchs in favour of smaller vessels. This is a fascinating study of a neglected aspect of ancient warfare.

More books from Pen and Sword

Cover of the book Isle of Man Transport: A Colour Journey in Time by Grainger, John D
Cover of the book Front-Line and Experimental Flying with the Fleet Air Arm by Grainger, John D
Cover of the book Herbert Columbine VC by Grainger, John D
Cover of the book Triangle Trade by Grainger, John D
Cover of the book The Animal Victoria Cross by Grainger, John D
Cover of the book The Field Campaigns of Alexander the Great by Grainger, John D
Cover of the book Air War in East Africa 1940-41 by Grainger, John D
Cover of the book Bloodline by Grainger, John D
Cover of the book Flight Craft 6: Ily'yushin/Beriyev A-50 by Grainger, John D
Cover of the book Secret History of Chemical Warfare by Grainger, John D
Cover of the book Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths in and around Chesterfield by Grainger, John D
Cover of the book The Hundred Years War by Grainger, John D
Cover of the book Cold War Command by Grainger, John D
Cover of the book Airmen Behind the Medals by Grainger, John D
Cover of the book Hitler's Terror Weapons by Grainger, John D
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy