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Imperial Roman Naval Forces 31 BC-AD 500: No. 4 (Men-at-Arms)

Imperial Roman Naval Forces 31 BC-AD 500: No. 4 (Men-at-Arms)

by Graham Sumner (Illustrator), Graham Sumner (Illustrator), Raffaele D'Amato (Author)

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    Illustrated 2009

    $14.17
Synopsis

The Roman Navy, although somewhat overshadowed by the legions, played an important role for the Roman Empire. For the Army to conquer and rule its vast territories, control of the sea lanes was essential. The navy fleets needed to be structured and powerful in order to dominate the trade routes, transport legions and defend and attack against pirates and other enemies. Under Augustus in 31BC, the navy consisted of 800 warships with many being sent to Ravenna and Misenus in Italy, and smaller squadrons to the external coasts and to the major rivers to support land operations. This book provides a detailed re-evaluation of the vital contribution made by the Roman navy to Roman imperial power, covering the organisation of the fleets and the everyday life of the soldiers. Previously unpublished research is complemented by superb colour reconstructions of the uniforms and equipment, making this a central resource on a neglected piece of ancient history.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 48
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Published: 10 Nov 2009
ISBN 10: 1846033179
ISBN 13: 9781846033179

Media Reviews

Osprey's 'Men-at-Arms' series offers a narrowed focus on equipment and uniforms throughout history and military collections will appreciate some new additions... Rafaele D'Amato's Imperial Roman Naval Forces 31 BC-AD 500 follows the history of the Roman navy from the battle of Actium to the fall of the Western Empire. --The Bookwatch (January 2010)

[This]is the first time that Osprey has delved into Roman Naval Forces and the super artwork of Graham Sumner takes advantage of the various artifacts of the time to give us a look at how these men appeared. It is a fascinating peek into a time and subject that often escapes the notice of the history buff. A book that I thoroughly enjoyed reading and I know you will as well. --Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness, www.modelingmadness.com (February 2010)

Author Bio
Dr. Raffaele D'Amato is an experiencd Turin-based reseracher of the ancient world. He is an external professor to the Athens University School of Philosophy and Material Culture. This is his first book for Osprey. The author lives in Turin.