Ancient Greek Warship 500 - 322 BC, New Vanguard 132, Osprey

Formidable and sophisticated, triremes were the deadliest battleships of the ancient world and at the height of their success the Athenians were the dominant exponents of their devastating power. Primarily galleys designed to fight under oar power, their main weapon was a bronze-plated ram situated at the prow.

The ANCIENT GREEK WARSHIP 500 - 322 BC offers a complete analysis of the most potent battleship of its time; the weapon by which Athens achieved, maintained and ultimately lost its power and prosperity.

Contents:

Introduction

Origins

Design

Construction

Crew

In Action

Ruling the Waves

The Athenian Navy

Olympias

Bibliography

Colour Plate Commentary

Index.

Author: Nic Fields

Illustrated by: Peter Bull

Publisher: Osprey Publishing (2007)

ISBN: 9781846030741

Description: 48 pages, Paperback, 248 X 185 mm. 

Condition: FINE. 

Shipping weight: 320 gr.