Roman Britain and the Roman Navy

This interesting and well-illustrated study focuses on one particular element of the Roman navy, the Classis Britannica. Mason draws on recent excavations of Saxon shore forts, the remains of the few warships that have been found, and the distribution of Classis Britannica tile stamps in England and along the coast of mainland Europe, to identify the organization of the British fleet, the location of its ports and harbors, the type of ships used, and the sea paths taken.

Summary

So much has been written about the Roman army in Britain that the vital role of the navy - both in support of the army and in the defence of this distant Roman province - has been largely overlooked. He also provides new insights into the logistics and tactics of the Roman naval forces and their close cooperation with the Roman army.

Product details

• Authors: David J P Mason, David Mason, David J P Mason, David J. P. Mason
• Publisher: The History Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2009
• EAN: 9780752425412
• ISBN: 978-0-7524-2541-2
• No. of pages: 208
• Dimensions: 171 mm x 248 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 632 g
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Military vehicles, aircraft, ships; Humanities, art, music > History > Pre and early history; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration