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Imperial Roman Naval Forces 31 BC–AD 500 (Men-at-Arms, 451) Paperback – Illustrated, November 24, 2009

by Raffaele D’Amato (Author), Graham Sumner (Illustrator)
4.6 out of 5 stars 37 ratings
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The 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 (e.g. Gaul, Spain, Britain) and to the major rivers, to support land operations (e.g. Rhine, Danube, Seine and others). When Roman coasts came under attack from Teutonic raiders in the 3rd and 4th centuries, the navy played a key part in the defense of the empire. This book provides a detailed re-evaluation of the vital contribution made by the Roman navy to imperial power, covering the organization of the fleets and the everyday life of the soldiers. Previously unpublished research is complemented by superb color reconstructions of the uniforms and equipment, making this a central resource on a neglected piece of ancient history.
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    November 24, 2009
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    7.25 x 0.55 x 9.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1846033179
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1846033179
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“Osprey's 'Men-at-Arms' series offers a narrowed focus on equipment and uniforms throughout history and military collections will appreciate some new additions... Rafaele D'Amato's Imperial Roman Naval Forces 31 BC-AD 500 follows the history of the Roman navy from the battle of Actium to the fall of the Western Empire.” ―The Bookwatch (January 2010)

“[This]is the first time that Osprey has delved into Roman Naval Forces and the super artwork of Graham Sumner takes advantage of the various artifacts of the time to give us a look at how these men appeared. It is a fascinating peek into a time and subject that often escapes the notice of the history buff. A book that I thoroughly enjoyed reading and I know you will as well.” ―Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness, www.modelingmadness.com (February 2010)

About the Author

Raffaele D'Amato, PhD, is the author of some 40 books and has written numerous articles on the Roman Empire, Byzantium, medieval Europe and the military of Ancient Greece. He has taught at the University of Ferrara, and was a visiting professor at Fatih University, Istanbul. He currently lives in England, working as an archaeological consultant and lawyer for Timeline Auctions Ltd of Harwich, and also as an external researcher for the Laboratory of the Danubian Provinces at the University of Ferrara.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Osprey Publishing
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 24, 2009
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1846033179
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1846033179
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 0.55 x 9.75 inches
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"...The text was good as were the illustrations. If you were to create a Roman naval fleet for wargaming this would be a good book to have." Read more

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  • Cathy Baker
    5.0 out of 5 stars History book
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2024
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    It was a great addition to my grandsons library
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  • Michael E. Stiles
    4.0 out of 5 stars Imperial Roman Naval Forces 31 BC - AD 500
    Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2010
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    This is the best book I have found to date which covers this subject. If you are interested in this subject matter, I highly recommend purchase of this book. Looking forward to the book covering pre 31 BC era.
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  • K. Murphy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Imperial Roman Naval Forces
    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2009
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    This title excellently fulfills its purpose as an introduction to this, least-known branch of the Imperial armed forces. The text is but a brief overview, discussing conditions of service, uniforms, weapons, ships, and tactics. The color plates add a very attractive splash of color, and reveal the great diversity that existed in the appearance of naval troops in these five centuries.

    A highly recommendable title for anyone with a serious interest in the Roman Empire, or someone curious about its sailors, marines, and ships.
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  • Dave Kasten
    5.0 out of 5 stars If you like Roman stuff
    Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2015
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    If you like Roman stuff, you'll probably like this book. I use it for a reference book on the Romans and there weapons and ships and ship ideas. You have to remember these Romans were not stupid people, they had allot of good ideas. They had to, they conquered the then known world and kept it for a thousands years.
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  • Louis A. Diaz
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2015
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    Serves my purpose.
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  • James D Glick
    5.0 out of 5 stars A nice start
    Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2020
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    A typically handy "cliff notes" coverage of the topic, but bring your own map.
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  • m ziemann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Roman naval forces
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2013
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    This book is much more specific than a general book on Roman history. The text was good as were the illustrations. If you were to create a Roman naval fleet for wargaming this would be a good book to have.
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  • Henry S. Plouse
    3.0 out of 5 stars Decent Introduction to the Topic
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2010
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    This is a very typical "Osprey" offering, which is to say that it does a reasonable job of introducing the topic, complimented with copious illustrations and original artwork (good enough, but not up to Angus McBride standards). Unfortunately, the sheer scope of the subject really exceeds the format and one must hope that "Osprey" will supplement this initial overview of the Roman Navy with additional texts covering more limited sub-topics within the general topic. The riverine and coastal fleets are certainly worth a book or two on their own as are each of the main Roman fleets and the "Marine Legions" (the various Legio Adiutrix). Indeed, one hopes for the expansion of the "Rome's Enemies" series to include her maritime opponents, from the Carthaginians to the Veneti and on to the Gothic fleets which so troubled the 3rd Century AD, and the later Viking and Arab fleets which menaced Constantinople, with "Campaign" editions covering such topics as the Punic Wars and the anti-piracy campaigns. Considering that the Empire came to ruin as a consequence chiefly of the loss of control over their adjacent seas and rivers, there is a serious dearth of reference works on the topic and, while this book at least attempts to fill that gap, it is disappointing chiefly because a book this size really can't address the topic in more than a cursory fashion. It is the consequent "lick and a promise" nature of this book which constitutes its chief deficiency and one puts it down feeling just a tad "cheated", because there is enough here to wet the interest but not nearly enough to satisfy it. Put simply, if you are interested in the Roman Navy, buy the book and hope for more.
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  • Berengar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr gutes Buch
    Reviewed in Germany on January 12, 2015
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    Sehr gut geschriebenes Buch über die Römische Marine. Man sollte auf jedenfall gute englisch Kenntnisse Besitzen. Es beschreibt die Schiffe, Ausrüstung und die Stellung innerhalb der Römischen Armee und die einzelnen Ränge und Truppenteile.
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  • Amazon カスタマー
    4.0 out of 5 stars 英語の原著だが、図版だけでも見る価値がある。
    Reviewed in Japan on March 22, 2021
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    洋書なので当然日本語では書かれていないが、スマホの翻訳アプリのカメラ機能を使えば、一発で翻訳される。
    だが、原文は英語であっても、テーマ自体がローマ海軍であるため、正確に読むには、古いイタリア語の専門用語を、ネットで調べる根気は必要だ。
    そこまでしなくても、図版が多いため、それらを眺めるだけでも、買って損をしたという気にはならない。
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  • Mr. Colin J. Brown
    5.0 out of 5 stars Building A Comprehensive Study.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 24, 2012
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    I often wondered how the Romans became the Masters of the Seas.It was through the invention of a simple piece of Apparatus(The Corvus) they achieved this.This Book has excellent Illustrations by Grahame Sumner and Raffaele DAmato shows his Mastery on this Subject.I will be adding more of this Author to my Collection.
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  • GADT
    4.0 out of 5 stars Toll für das schwierige Thema
    Reviewed in Germany on January 9, 2014
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    Sehr schönes Buch für das zum Teil schwierige Thema - besonders für die Spätantike. Aber genau hier fehlt das 5. Jh., das mit dazu gehört: keine Artworktafel hierzu, nur eine Tafelabbildung eines Mosaiks des 5. Jh. ohne Aussagewert zum Thema Men-at-arms.
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  • Customer Review
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good introduction to this neglected arm of the Roman forces
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 17, 2010
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    You'd almost be forgiven for thinking that the Roman navy ceased to exist after 31BC. Octavian gains command of the Mediterranean after Actium, and the fleet seems to disappear from history, at least as most books are concerned. This is the point at which Raffaele D'Amato begins, covering the next five centuries.

    The book addresses all the usual kind areas to be found in an Osprey - the fleets themselves; organisation & crews, ranks, recruitment and service; clothing, armour and weapons; the ships themselves; and seaborne warfare. A few surprises are thrown up to combat our misconceptions and suppositions. For example, it is commonly believed, on the basis of one single literary reference, that all naval personnel wore blue clothing as a camouflage, but archaeological analysis suggests that red was in use too. Graham Sumner's accompanying colour plates are of the usual high standard.

    Readers interested in the Roman navy may also wish to take a look at the more thorough Roman Britain and the Roman Navy.
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