Ancient Greek Warship (New Vangard 132) - 500-322 BC

Nic Fields

Osprey Publishing

2007

49 páginas

1h 38m

ISBN-13: 9781846030741

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. This book 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.