Hellenistic and Roman Naval Wars, 336 BC-31 BC

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.

About the author

John D. Grainger is a former teacher turned professional historian. He has over thirty books to his name, divided between classical history and modern British political and military history. His previous books for Pen & Sword are Hellenistic and Roman Naval Wars; Wars of the Maccabees; Traditional Enemies: Britain's War with Vichy France 1940-42; Roman Conquests: Egypt and Judaea; Rome, Parthia and India: The Violent Emergence of a New World Order: 150-140 BC; a three-volume history of the Seleukid Empire and British Campaigns in the South Atlantic 1805-1807.

Summary

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

Product details

• Authors: John D Grainger, John D. Grainger
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2020
• EAN: 9781526782328
• ISBN: 978-1-5267-8232-8
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 232 mm x 24 mm
• Weight: 400 g
• Illustrations: 32 black and white illustrations
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; Rom, Griechenland, Militärtechnik, HISTORY / Ancient / Rome, HISTORY / Ancient / Greece, Technology & Industrial Arts, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Military Science