Ancient Greek Warship, 500-322 BC
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Triremes: Athens' Powerhouse Warships Demystified.
Dive into the era where sea power shaped history. "Ancient Greek Warship, 500-322 BC" isn't just a dry recount of naval architecture; it's a thrilling glimpse into Athenian dominance through their maritime might. For history buffs or naval enthusiasts, this detailed journey offers insights into the vessels that were pivotal in ancient warfare and political supremacy. It's like grasping the very oars that propelled an empire.
Ancient Greek Warship, 500-322 BC
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ISBN: 9781846030741
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Date of Publication: 2007-03-27
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.76
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Formidable and sophisticated, triremes were the deadliest battleship of the ancient world, and at the height of their success, the Athenians were the dominant exponents of their devastating power. Primarily longships designed to fight under oar power, the trireme was built for lightness and strength; ship-timber was mostly softwoods such as poplar, pine and fir, while the oars and mast were made out of fir. Their main weapon was a bronze-plated ram situated at the prow. From the combined Greek naval victory at Salamis (480 BC), through the Peloponnesian War, and up until the terrible defeat by the Macedonians at Amorgos, the Athenian trireme was an object of dread to its enemies. This book offers a complete analysis and insight into the most potent battleship of its time; the weapon by which Athens achieved, maintained, and ultimately lost its power and prosperity.
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