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Imperial Roman Warships 193-565 AD

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: New Vanguard - Ships - Ancients to Ironclads

MSRP old price: $18.00


Product Info

Title
Imperial Roman Warships 193-565 AD
Publisher
Category
Author
Rafaele D'Amato
Publish Year
2017
Pages
48
Dimensions
6.75x9.75x.25"
NKG Part #
2147655161
MFG. Part #
OSPNVG244
Type
Softcover
Series
NVG244

Description

The period of relative peace enjoyed by the Roman Empire in its first two centuries ended with the Marcomannic Wars. The following centuries saw near-constant warfare, which brought new challenges for the Roman Navy. It was now not just patrolling the Mediterranean but also fighting against invaders with real naval skill such as Genseric and his Vandals. With research from newly discovered shipwrecks and archaeological finds as well as the rich contemporary source material, this study examines the equipment and tactics used by the navy and the battles they fought in this tumultuous period, which includes the fall of Rome and the resurgence of the Eastern Empire under Justinian the Great. Using spectacular illustrations, carefully researched ship profiles, and maps, this third volume in Osprey's Roman Warships miniseries charts the ultimate evolution of the Roman fleet in one of the most fascinating periods of its history.