Imperial Roman Naval Forces 31 BC-AD 500 (Men-at-Arms) by D - 2009-11-24

Bloomsbury Publishing USA. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Osprey Publishing, November 2009. Trade . Very Good. Very Good Softcover. Light shelfwear to covers. Pages clean and tight in binding. Pictures available upon request. A locally owned, independent book shop since 1984.

Oxford UK: Osprey, 2009. Paperback. As New. Illustrated by Graham Sumner. 48 pages. part of the Men - at - Arms series # 451; 7 1/4 x 9 3/4

Oxford: Osprey Publishing, 2009. Soft cover. Fine/No Dust Jacket. 48pp. Index. Well illustrated including color. Glossy paper. Size: Large 8vo

Paperback. Very Good.

Osprey Publishing, 2009-11-24. Illustrated. paperback. Used: Good.

New York: Osprey, 2009. 1st Printing. Soft Cover. Fine. 7x0x9. Sumner, Graham. First printing. An exceptional copy. 2009 Soft Cover. 48 pp. 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 (e.g. Gaul, Spain, Britain) and to the major rivers, to support land operations (e.g. Rhine, Danube, Seine and others). When Roman coasts came under attack from Teutonic raiders in the 3rd and 4th centuries, the navy played a key part in the defense of the empire. This book provides a detailed re-evaluation of the vital contribution made by… Read More

Osprey Publishing, Oxford, 2009. 1st edition.. Paperback. Large format paperback, F. 48pp, 8pp colour plates, b/w illustrations, index, a fine copy. Osprey Men at Arms vol 451 A brief history of the soldiers of the Roman Navy from the Battle of Actium to the fall of the western Empire.

Botley, Oxford: Osprey Publishing. 2009. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. Very Good condition. Colour and black & white illustrations. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 48 pages. . 1st Edition. Softcover.

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