Imperial Roman Naval Forces 31 BC-AD 500 (Men-at-arms) By Raffaele DAmato,Graha

Name: Imperial Roman Naval Forces 31 BC-AD 500 (Men-at-arms) By Raffaele DAmato,Graha
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Imperial Roman Naval Forces 31 BCAD 500Author(s): Raffaele DAmato, Graham Sumner\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom\nImprint: Osprey Publishing\nISBN-13: 9781846033179, 978-1846033179\nSynopsis\nThe 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 and to the major rivers to support land operations. This book provides a detailed re-evaluation of the vital contribution made by the Roman navy to Roman imperial power, covering the organisation of the fleets and the everyday life of .