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Chargement... Great Naval Battles of the Ancient Greek Worldpar Owen Rees
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Naval warfare has always had to cope with the popularity of land warfare both in the general public interest and in academic studies; and this is even truer in the case of classical studies. It is thus more than welcome that Owen Rees has decided to develop what was originally a section of his previous book, Great Battles of the Classical Greek World, into a work entirely consecrated to naval battles. As stated in the introduction, the aim of the book is “to bring the multitude of naval engagements, which pervade the ancient sources, into a broader modern awareness” (p. ix). In the narrative structure of the book Rees recapitulates, with naval engagement after naval engagement, the whole course of Greek military and political history, from the beginning of the 5th century BCE to the first decade of the 4th century.
Naval warfare is the unsung hero of ancient Greek military history, often overshadowed by the more glorified land battles. Owen Rees looks to redress the balance, giving naval battles their due attention. This book presents a selection of thirteen naval battles that span a defining century in ancient Greek history, from the Ionian Revolt and Persian Invasion to the rise of external naval powers in the Mediterranean Sea, such as the Carthaginians.Each battle is set in context. The background, wider military campaigns, and the opposing forces are discussed, followed by a narrative and analysis of the fighting. Finally, the aftermath of the battles are dealt with, looking at the strategic implications of the outcome for both the victor and the defeated. The battle narratives are supported by maps and tactical diagrams, showing the deployment of the fleets and the wider geographical factors involved in battle. Written in an accessible tone, this book successfully shows that Greek naval warfare did not start and end at the battle of Salamis. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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