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Roman Britain and the Roman Navy
David Mason
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Paperback. So much has been written about the Roman army in Britain that the vital role of the navy - both in support of the army and in the defence of this distant Roman province - has been largely overlooked. This title provides a comprehensive account of the Roman navy's importance in the conquest and defence of Britain. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3D; HBJD1; HBLA; HD; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 171 x 14. Weight in Grams: 602.
So much has been written about the Roman army in Britain that the vital role of the navy - both in support of the army and in the defence of this distant Roman province - has been largely overlooked. In providing the first comprehensive account of the Roman navy's importance in the conquest and defence of Britain, David Mason has redressed the balance. Combining archaeological evidence from recently excavated ships and harbour works with information from ancient sources, the author demonstrates the fleet's vital importance to the success of the Roman military conquest. He also provides new insights into the ... Read more
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Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780752425412
SKU
V9780752425412
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99-10
About David Mason
David Mason is an independent archaeological consultant and researcher, who has directed numberous excavations on Roman sites. Currently, much of his time is taken up with planning and directing projects for the Chester Archaeological Society. In addition to writing many academic articles and full site reports, he is the author of Roman Chester: City of the Eagles, also ... Read more
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