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Imperial Roman Warships 27 BC-193 AD

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Informationen zum Autor Raffaele D'Amato Klappentext The Roman Empire was not only built by the strength of the legions but also by a Navy that was the most powerful maritime force ever to have existed. It was only the existence of the fleet that secured the trade routes and maintained the communications within the huge Empire. At the height of its power the Roman Navy employed tens of thousands of sailors, marines and craftsmen, coming from every corner of the three continents under the rule of the Caesars. This book reveals the design and development history of Rome's naval force at the height of its Imperial Power. As well as examining its warships, it reveals the basic navy structure and the tactics that were developed to make the most of Rome's naval design superiority. Examines the technology, tactics, and operations of the ancient world's maritime superpower Zusammenfassung An illustrated examination of the technology, tactics, and operations of the ancient world's maritime superpower. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Chronology Historical background The organization of the Roman Imperial navy The ships: Biremes, Triremes, Quadriremes, Liburna, Esareme, Deceris, Actuaria, and Oneraria Fighting on the sea: Roman naval tactics during the Early Empire Employment in conquest wars Campaigns Glossary Bibliography Index

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