John D Grainger

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Hellenistic and Roman Naval Wars, 336 Bc-31 BCPaperback, 5 November 2020

Hellenistic and Roman Naval Wars, 336 Bc-31 BC
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Print Length
224 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Pen & Sword Military
Date Published
5 Nov 2020
ISBN-10
1526782324
ISBN-13
9781526782328

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An important but neglected aspect of classical warfare that covers technological, strategic and tactical developments from Alexander to the battle of Actium.

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 analyzes 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 favored by most Hellenistic monarchs in favor of smaller vessels. This is a fascinating study of a neglected aspect of ancient warfare.

Product Details

Author:
John D Grainger
Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
GB
Date Published:
5 November 2020
Dimensions:
23.11 x 15.49 x 2.03 cm
ISBN-10:
1526782324
ISBN-13:
9781526782328
Language:
English
Pages:
224
Weight:
385.55 gm

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